Jupiter Strike PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter

Jupiter Strike

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1995
GenreShoot 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperTaito
PublisherAcclaim Entertainment Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Jupiter Strike is a shoot 'em up released in 1995 for the PlayStation, developed by Taito and published by Acclaim Entertainment Inc. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.

It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96.

Taito also made Puzzle Bobble 4, Puzzle Bobble 3 and RayStorm for the PS1.

Jupiter Strike 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 PS1 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 Jupiter Strike 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.

Jupiter Strike gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Jupiter Strike cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Lives800C2918 0003
Infinite Lock-On Laser Energy800BA9C4 0064
Infinite Shield800BA88C 0062

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Jupiter Strike walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Jupiter Strike FAQ

When did Jupiter Strike come out on the PS1?

Jupiter Strike was released for the PlayStation in 1995.

Who made Jupiter Strike?

It was developed by Taito and published by Acclaim Entertainment Inc.

Is Jupiter Strike multiplayer?

No. Jupiter Strike is a single-player game.

How long does Jupiter Strike take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Jupiter Strike 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 Jupiter Strike 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.

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