Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Space Harrier II
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Space Harrier |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by SEGA, Space Harrier II arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1988 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It belongs to the Genesis's earliest wave of games. Other notable Genesis releases from 1988 include Super Thunder Blade. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
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 (NES). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Space Harrier II is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Space Harrier II cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Unlimited Men | FFF205:0005 |
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Space Harrier II walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Space Harrier II.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Space Harrier II FAQ
When did Space Harrier II come out on the Genesis?
Space Harrier II was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1988.
Who made Space Harrier II?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Space Harrier II multiplayer?
No. Space Harrier II is a single-player game.
How long does Space Harrier II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Harrier II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Space Harrier II on Wikipedia. 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.