Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up
Power Strike II
Deep cut
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Aleste |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, Power Strike II arrived on the Sega Master System in 1993 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Winter Olympics. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Aleste series; on the Master System you can also try Aleste and Power Strike. The series also appears on other systems with Space Megaforce (SNES) and Power Strike II (Game Gear). Compile also made R-Type, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Ghostbusters for the Master System.
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 Master System 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 Power Strike 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.
Power Strike II cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C3-1409 |
|---|---|
| Invincible | 00D0-265E |
Power Strike II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Power Strike II FAQ
When did Power Strike II come out on the Master System?
Power Strike II was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.
Who made Power Strike II?
It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
Is Power Strike II multiplayer?
No. Power Strike II is a single-player game.
How long does Power Strike II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Power Strike 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 Power Strike 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.