Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Tin Star
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Tin Star is a shoot 'em up released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Software Creations and published by Nintendo. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
Software Creations also made Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety, Equinox and Plok for the SNES.
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 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 Tin Star 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.
Tin Star cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 7E092809 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 7E09C8A0 |
| Bosses Die Automatically | 7E0B7800 |
| Fake Current Modifier | 7E1824XX |
| Stage Modifier | 7E09F2XX |
| Gain Money Much Faster | 7E182A50
7E182BC3 |
Tin Star 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.
Tin Star FAQ
When did Tin Star come out on the SNES?
Tin Star was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Tin Star?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by Nintendo.
Is Tin Star multiplayer?
No. Tin Star is a single-player game.
How long does Tin Star take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Tin Star 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 Tin Star 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.