Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up
Super Thunder Blade
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by SEGA, Super Thunder Blade arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1988 as a shoot 'em up.
It belongs to the Genesis's earliest wave of games. Other notable Genesis releases from 1988 include Space Harrier II.
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)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Thunder Blade 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.
Super Thunder Blade cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | FFF82A:0007 |
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Super Thunder Blade walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Super Thunder Blade.
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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.
Super Thunder Blade FAQ
When did Super Thunder Blade come out on the Genesis?
Super Thunder Blade was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1988.
Who made Super Thunder Blade?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Super Thunder Blade multiplayer?
No. Super Thunder Blade is a single-player game.
How long does Super Thunder Blade take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Super Thunder Blade 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.
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