Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Hyper Zone
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | HAL Laboratory |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory, Hyper Zone arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1991 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It belongs to the SNES's earliest wave of games. Other notable SNES releases from 1991 include Final Fantasy IV, Lemmings and SimEarth. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Avalanche for the SNES.
Hyper Zone 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 SNES 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 Hyper Zone 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.
Hyper Zone cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 01B8C42C |
|---|---|
| Start With 8 Lives | 01A82407 |
Hyper Zone walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Hyper Zone FAQ
When did Hyper Zone come out on the SNES?
Hyper Zone was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.
Who made Hyper Zone?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory.
Is Hyper Zone multiplayer?
No. Hyper Zone is a single-player game.
How long does Hyper Zone take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Hyper Zone 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 Hyper Zone 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.