TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Super Star Soldier
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Inter State |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Star Soldier |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, Super Star Soldier is a shoot 'em up developed by Inter State and published by Hudson. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 37 TurboGrafx-16 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Star Soldier series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try Final Soldier and Soldier Blade. The series also appears on other systems with Star Soldier (NES) and Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth (N64). Inter State also made Heavy Unit for the TurboGrafx-16.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super Star Soldier 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.
Super Star Soldier cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f006f:09 |
|---|---|
| Invincibility (Cannot Pick Up Upgrades While Active) | 1f006c:14 |
Super Star Soldier 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.
Super Star Soldier FAQ
When did Super Star Soldier come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Super Star Soldier was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Super Star Soldier?
It was developed by Inter State and published by Hudson.
Is Super Star Soldier multiplayer?
No. Super Star Soldier is a single-player game.
How long does Super Star Soldier take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Super Star Soldier 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 Super Star Soldier 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.