PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Steel Harbinger
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Mindscape Inc |
| Publisher | Mindscape Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Mindscape Inc, Steel Harbinger arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
Mindscape Inc also made Warhammer: Dark Omen for the PS1.
Steel Harbinger 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 PS1 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 Steel Harbinger 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.
Steel Harbinger cheats & codes
23 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D0099A88
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 8009A07C
03E8 |
| Infinite Machine Gun Ammo | 80124576
00C8 |
| Infinite Heatseeker Ammo | 8012457A
00C8 |
| Infinite Peterson Ammo | 8012457E
00C8 |
| Infinite Plasma Ammo | 80124582
00C8 |
Steel Harbinger walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Steel Harbinger FAQ
When did Steel Harbinger come out on the PS1?
Steel Harbinger was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Steel Harbinger?
It was developed by Mindscape Inc.
Is Steel Harbinger multiplayer?
No. Steel Harbinger is a single-player game.
How long does Steel Harbinger take to play?
As a shooter, Steel Harbinger 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 Steel Harbinger 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.