TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Space Harrier
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 (originally 1985) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | AM R&D Dept. #2 |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Space Harrier |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by AM R&D Dept. #2 and published by NEC, Space Harrier arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988 as a shoot 'em up. This TurboGrafx-16 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1988 include Alien Crush, Dragon Spirit and Fantasy Zone. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
It is part of the Space Harrier series. The series also appears on other systems with Space Harrier 3-D (Master System) and Space Harrier II (Genesis).
Space Harrier 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Space Harrier 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.
Space Harrier cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | 1f000e:16 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1f000d:05 |
Space Harrier walkthroughs & guides
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Space Harrier FAQ
When did Space Harrier come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Space Harrier was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1988; the original game dates back to 1985.
Who made Space Harrier?
It was developed by AM R&D Dept. #2 and published by NEC.
Is Space Harrier multiplayer?
No. Space Harrier is a single-player game.
How long does Space Harrier take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Harrier 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 Space Harrier 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.