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Nintendo 64 · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Electro Brain Corp. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Star Soldier |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Hudson and published by Electro Brain Corp., Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 as a shooter. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Soldier series. The series also appears on other systems with Star Soldier (NES) and Super Star Soldier (TurboGrafx-16). Hudson also made Mario Party, Mario Party 3 and Mario Party 2 for the N64.
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth 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 N64 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 Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth 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.
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D00C0748 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D00C0749 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D10C0748 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator P1 | D10C1854 0000 |
| Infinite Lives | 800A3648 0003 |
| Infinite Specials | 800A3649 0003 |
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth walkthroughs & guides
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Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth FAQ
When did Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth come out on the N64?
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Electro Brain Corp..
Is Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth multiplayer?
No. Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth is a single-player game.
How long does Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth take to play?
As a shooter, Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth 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.
Read more about Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth 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.