Space Harrier
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🙂 7.1/10
(Sega 32X - US, Shoot'em Up)
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Developed_By:
AM R&D Dept. #2
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Dec 1994
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Space Harrier is a classic arcade shooter that challenges you to run, fly, and dodge obstacles while defending yourself against an endless wave of alien attackers. Armed with a powerful gun, you'll need to use your wits to navigate around the screen and avoid deadly traps.
The game takes place in a third-person rail shooter format with pseudo-3D graphics, set in the same world as the Fantasy Zone series. You play as the lone hero, who fights aliens with a fireball-launching cannon that can also transform him into a flying rocket. The hero's movement speed is regulated by the player, allowing for strategic control.
UPC-A:
010086845051 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56209444 (United States)
Sega Region Code:
84505 (United States)
ASIN:
B0013GE9SE (United States)
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Media Type:
Cartridge
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an action-adventure game where players control Harri, the last Sentinel of Dragonland, who discovers a powerful jet-pack. Players will use this jet-pack to fly, navigate destroyed landscapes, and battle Valda's invading forces to reclaim Dragonland.
Story
Into Dragonland!
The battle is almost over. After years of relentless attack, the demon Valda's evil forces have finally broken through the protective force field guarding Dragonland. The Sentinels of Dragonland were no match for the invading horror. Dragonland is now under Valda's terrible reign.
Meet Harri. He is the last of the great Sentinels of Dragonland. While escaping the advancing invaders, he noticed that the attackers' bombs had destroyed much of the surrounding terrain. Among the wreckage, something poked through the ground.
A jet-pack! But he had never seen anything quite like this one. It felt very light. He knew of the stories of knights who long ago guarded Dragonland and carried such powerful, ancient machines. He had heard that such jet-packs enabled the knights to run at terrific speeds. Huge lasers were supposedly mounted in the front. No doubt just rumors.
Harri wondered what the big bright button on the left side of the jet-pack was for, so he pushed it. Whoa! Harri felt himself lifted off the ground. He was really flying! At first it was frightening, but his panic soon turned to exhilaration. The jet-pack was surprisingly simple to use.
How to Play
Starting Up
1. Set up your Genesis 32X and other Sega systems by following the instructions in the system instruction manuals. Plug in Control Pad 1.
2. Make sure the power switch is OFF. Then insert the Space Harrier™ cartridge into the console.
3. Turn the power switch ON. You'll see the Sega logo. Then in a few moments, the Title screen appears.
4. If the Sega logo doesn't appear, turn the power switch OFF. Make sure your system is set up correctly and the cartridge is firmly inserted in the console. Then turn the power switch ON again.
5. Press the Start Button when the Title screen appears.
Important
Always make sure the power switch is OFF before inserting or removing the cartridge.
Getting Started
After the Sega logo, the Space Harrier Title screen appears. Press Start. A short demo appears if Start is not pressed. Press Start at any time during the demo to return to the Title screen.
Select START to begin game play, or OPTION to change features of the game. Press the D-Pad UP or DOWN to highlight either START or OPTION. Press Start to continue.
Options
Highlight an option by pressing the D-Pad UP or DOWN, then press LEFT or RIGHT to select the option.
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LEVEL: Select EASY, NORMAL, HARD, or HARDEST to change the difficulty level of game play.
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PLAYER: Start the game with either 3 or 5 Tries.
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MUSIC TEST: Take a break from battle and listen to the tunes found in Space Harrier.
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UP/DOWN: With NORMAL selected, Harri moves in the direction the D-Pad is pushed. With REVERSE selected, pressing UP during game play lowers Harri towards the ground, and pressing DOWN makes Harri rise towards the sky.
When finished, press Start at any time, or highlight EXIT and press Button A, B or C to return to the Title screen.
Fire Away!
Now it's time to blast away! You'll be engaged in high-speed battle from the moment you enter Moot, the first province on your journey in Dragonland.
All of the creatures and ships are affected by your laser cannon. Some objects explode when hit by your laser. Others, like your opponents' fire and some of the ground obstacles, can't be destroyed. If an object isn't affected by your fire, don't remain in front of it for long!
To fire your powerful laser, press Button A, B or C. Hold the button down for automatic fire.
During the game, press Start to pause the game. Press again to resume play.
Note
Harri runs at the same speed he flies.
Bonus Stages
When you reach a Bonus Stage, you fly your faithful steed, the Uriahan Wind Worm. Ride this creature and direct it to flatten obstacles. The more obstacles you flatten, the more points you receive.
Press the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT to move the creature.
Reaching a Bonus Stage gives you a Continue.
Note
After completing a Bonus Stage, the Uriahan Wind Worm gives you an extra Try to help you in your quest to defeat Valda.
Game Play Assistance
Call 1-415-591-PLAY.
French Instructions
Instructions en français, téléphoner au: 1-800-872-7342
High Score
After the game ends, either the Best Seven Scores list or the Ranking List appears. If your score is one of the top seven scores, you are invited to enter your initials on the honorary Best 7 Scores list for all to see, until the game is turned off.
Press the D-Pad LEFT or RIGHT to highlight a letter, and Button A, B or C to select it. If you would like to erase a letter, highlight the return arrow next to END and press Button A, B or C. When finished, press Start at any time, or press Button A, B, or C when END is highlighted to exit. The Best Seven Scores List appears during the game demo.
Ranking List
The Ranking List contains all of the scores played during the current session. If your score is not one of the top seven scores, the Ranking List appears.
Controls
Start
Exits demo
D-Pad
Highlights options
Button A
Fire laser
Button B
Fire laser
Button C
Fire laser
Tips & Maps
Continue
If you reached a Bonus Stage before losing your last Try, you can continue the game from the stage directly following the Bonus Stage. The level you continue from is listed next to CONTINUE.
Brute firepower alone won't get you through the stages.
You need agility as well. When first beginning to play, concentrate on learning to avoid obstacles and enemy firepower. When you get used to the speed of the game, learn to use firepower effectively.
Staying in the same place for long is dangerous.
You are an easy target for enemy fire if you do.
In underground stages, limit firepower use.
Because you travel faster and faster in these stages as the game advances, you'll need to concentrate on dodging obstacles.
When in doubt whether an object is affected by your laser or not, change course.
When in doubt whether an object is affected by your laser or not, change course.
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