Space Harrier (SMS)

Yay, I actually enjoyed this more than the sequel...and it's good news we won't get the abysmal NES-port. ^^

Can't wait. Been praying for it since the SMS hit. Billion times better than SH2.

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Can't wait for this, always liked Space Harrier 2 on MD and if this one really is as superior as people say it should be great. =]

Would've prefered TG-16 version.

i LOVE the soundtrack
very memorable
does anyone know if the jap version has fm sound?

Seriously, why didn't they do the TG-16/PC Engine version? Now there's probably no chance we'll see it. I've been waiting ages too. Bah!

I didn't know there was a TG16 version. I bet it's pretty good...

I remember this game being much tougher than Space Harrier 2 (but that could be because I was younger). I wonder if it really is a tough one. Anyway, I would be delighted to download this and try again now that I am old

It's funny, I look at this, and it actually looks good! Yet when I look at Space Harrier II, it looks like crud, and looks like it plays like crud too. How is it possible for a sequel to be so much worse than the original, especially when moving to a more powerful machine?

I like Space Harrier 2. And to Sharecrow: Yeah it is really good. Look up some vids of it on youtube to see just how good.

@ Outrunner

Well, I was just going by the videos and reviews, so what do I know.

oddly, this looks a lot better than SHII, despite the horrible-quaity music. Now we just need Alien Syndrome, Outrun, and Shinobi and all will be well!

P.S. how come almost every MS game has such laughably terrible box art?

I think it was the thing back then, even for some NES games. Remember Mega Man 2?

Mega Man 2? Fah! That box art looked like the Mona Lisa compared to the original MM's (you can see it in this site's MM review). Though the European art for MM2 was also pretty awful. He looked like a cross between Leonard Nimoy and the Tin Man! XD

I thought that was MM2's Boxart.

Edit: Yeah, the European boxart was what I was referring to.

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Got more wear than any of my SMS carts (or cards), IMO the best SMS title out there, kicks Space Harrier 2's ass up and down the block. Cop it!

@ Outrunner i am with you on this one but i guess they are putting up the Master System version since people know that version better that the TG-16 version.

The Master System's box art is way worse than even the worst NES box you can think of. There's hardly any art at all, really, and I don't particularly like the grid in the background.

As for the game, the video looks kinda weird. I might try it anyway, though, just because Space Harrier is one of my favorite levels from Sega Superstar Tennis.

cant wait for this one of the few master system classics I have never played

This is one of those games I loved in the arcade, but could just never like on the home systems. Of course, the arcade version had the moving flight-chair that shifted up, down, left and right as you flew, so you got a whole extra experience there...

only a 3 star rating? hm...
well i guess it's because i grew up with the master system that my opinion of this game is a much higher one.
i love the soundtrack, the songs are really amazing.
the game plays pretty good and considering the horsepower of the sms this looks amazing. it's tough and i never managed to finish it...

I deleted my last comment because after spending a good few hours on this I've actually grown to like it. (The pal version is very slow however...). I still wish we'd gotten the TG-16 version but this will have to do. And being a Space Harrier fan how could I not download this? I just hope Sega pull a Street Fighter and upload other versions...

With very few exceptions, Master System box art is absolutely hideous, and has been a point of ridicule for ages. This is one of the better-looking boxes, actually.

There are three generations of MS box art. The first generation, like Space Harrier, have the basic grid and dodgy art. The second generation (like the first Sonic) retain the grid, but improve the art. The third generation (circa 1992, like Mortal Kombat) drop the grid entirely in most cases.

I actually have this cartridge for my SMS. It's pretty fun. I remember playing Space Harrier in the arcade up the street from my house. Don't have the box.

Well this is the only game out on VC this week, I'll be saving my money!

Horray for Space Harrier!!! He he.... =]

I too still have this on cartridge so I don't need to download it as my Master System is wired up to the TV.

It's a repetitive but enjoyable arcade shooter and the 3D update is relatively smooth for an SMS game. It's quite tough and it's fun trying to beat your high score for a whiIe. I think three stars for the review is about right. I too want the TG-16 version on VC as I've never played that one.

I never understood what the big deal was with this game and quite frankly, I still don't.