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Space Harrier

Space Harrier for the TurboGrafx-16 is an adaptation of Sega's arcade shooter. In this version, players navigate a flying character through colorful, pseudo-3D environments filled with strange creatures and…

9 December 1988

Space Harrier is an arcade developed by Sega AM2, released 9 December 1988 on TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

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What Space Harrier is

Space Harrier is an arcade game developed by Sega AM2 and released in 1988. It was published by NEC Avenue. It is available on TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Space Harrier for the TurboGrafx-16 is an adaptation of Sega's arcade shooter. In this version, players navigate a flying character through colorful, pseudo-3D environments filled with strange creatures and obstacles. The game maintains the core gameplay of the original, where the protagonist shoots incoming enemies while dodging attacks and environmental hazards. This port attempts to bring the fast-paced action and unique visual style of the arcade classic to the TurboGrafx-16 console, working within the system's technical limitations to deliver a home version of the Space Harrier experience.
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

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When did Space Harrier come out?
Space Harrier was released on 9 December 1988 for TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

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