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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Over Horizon
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Hot-B |
| Publisher | Hot-B |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991, Over Horizon is a shoot 'em up developed by Hot-B.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.
Hot-B also made Palamedes and The Blue Marlin for the NES.
Over Horizon 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES 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 Over Horizon 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.
Over Horizon cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZVUSSVK |
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Over Horizon walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Over Horizon.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Over Horizon FAQ
When did Over Horizon come out on the NES?
Over Horizon was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Over Horizon?
It was developed by Hot-B.
Is Over Horizon multiplayer?
No. Over Horizon is a single-player game.
How long does Over Horizon take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Over Horizon 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 Over Horizon 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.