Space Harrier Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Shooter

Space Harrier

SystemSega Game Gear
GenreShooter
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSpace Harrier
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Space Harrier is a shooter released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by SEGA.

It is part of the Space Harrier series. The series also appears on other systems with Space Harrier 3-D (Master System) and Space Harrier II (Genesis). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.

Space Harrier is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Space Harrier is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Space Harrier gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Space Harrier cheats & codes

52 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 5 Lives040-8DF-E62
Start With 7 Lives060-8DF-E62
Start With 9 Lives080-8DF-E62
Infinite Lives21A-63D-2A2
Floor Doesn't Move004-A6E-3BE
*Watch Ending195-CCE-B3E 005-C9E-6EA 005-CAC-E62

See all Space Harrier cheats

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Space Harrier FAQ

Who made Space Harrier?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Space Harrier multiplayer?

No. Space Harrier is a single-player game.

How long does Space Harrier take to play?

As a shooter, Space Harrier typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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