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Sega CD · Shoot 'em Up
Soulstar
Deep cut
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Core Design |
| Publisher | Core Design |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Core Design, Soulstar arrived on the Sega CD as a shoot 'em up.
Among the 15 Sega CD shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Core Design also made Jaguar XJ220, Hook and Wonder Dog for the Sega CD.
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 Sega CD 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 Soulstar 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.
Soulstar walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Soulstar.
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Playing Sega CD games today
Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.
Soulstar FAQ
Who made Soulstar?
It was developed by Core Design.
Is Soulstar multiplayer?
No. Soulstar is a single-player game.
How long does Soulstar take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Soulstar 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 Soulstar 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.