Space Harrier review for the Sega 32X
This game is a faithful port to the arcade game Space Harrier. Not only do you get fast action, but the graphics and frame rate are smooth and do not change. I loved this game the moment I played it. It makes Space Harrier 2 for the Genesis and the Master System version look weak and bad. Its a shame that the 32X was such a miserable failure, because not to many fans got to experience the awesomeness of this game. Even though this game is great it does have over the top difficulty even on easy mode with 5 lives the game is still hard. I recommend you play this, especially if you enjoy fast action and shooters. 

STORY B: Harrier is a guy that can fly and he has a gigantic gun, he is a hero and he got sent a distress call from a place called Fantasy Land, to save it from the evil monsters that are attacking. There is no main enemy but there is several big enemy's that might control the smaller ones :P. I don't know but anyway your goal is of course to save Fantasy Land and destroy the evil creatures. 

GAMEPLAY A: The gameplay is exciting and fast. In fact so fast that at points you won't know what your doing. That's okay because it is satisfying to destroy the enemies with the enormous explosions that happen when you defeat an enemy. 

GRAPHICS A+: I will admit that the game does not fully harness the 32Xes 3D polygon capabilities. Why would it need to, it completely resembles the arcade version. I guess good things come to those who wait because gamers waited nearly a decade to play this arcade classic on their game systems. There was a Master System version but it looked awful, and even worse it did not resemble the arcade version. I will praise the super smooth frame rate of this game, most of the time the game runs at a very fast rate and still the frame rate is still smooth. 

SOUND A-: The music sounds pretty good and the voice samples are pretty clear. I don't much to say for this section.

ADDICTIVENESS A: This game is pretty addicting and you will be on it for a while. With the extra difficulty settings, you will like to try them all out and since this was an arcade game. Its going to have high scores. So it's also great for high score contests.

DEPTH B: The game has 18 levels. Which is not bad but there could have been like a few extra modes or something. The levels and boss stages are unique and look really cool.

DIFFICULTY HARD: Looking for a really hard game? Well try out this game because it is a huge challenge that any pro gamer would enjoy. It might scare off the people who are just starting to be a gamer, but even so. This game will attract any body looking for a challenge.

OVERALL RATING: A- or 9.0

PLUSES
+ great graphics 
+ timeless gameplay
+ clear voice samples
MINUSES
-  Extremely hard
                                             


  Graphics 10   Sound 9   Addictive 10   Depth 8   Story 7   Difficulty 9

Run� fly� dodge those obstacles, but return fire on wave after wave of attacking aliens. Armed with a really big gun, you have to defend yourself against the alien hordes using your wits to navigate around the screen. But watch out for those end of level bosses!

Originating in the arcades, Space Harrier is a third-person rail shooter with pseudo-3D graphics, set in the same world as Fantasy Zone. The lone titular hero fights aliens with a fireball-launching cannon, which can also be used to transform the hero into a flying rocket. The protagonist is constantly in motion, but the speed of his movement can be regulated by the player.

Overall 8.2    Graphics 9.3    Sound 9    Addictive 9    Story 7    Depth 8    Difficulty 9

Space Harrier review for the Sega 32X   G@mehe@d
This game is a faithful port to the arcade game Space Harrier. Not only do you get fast action, but ...
  Graphics 10   Sound 9   Addictive 10   Story 7   Depth 8   Difficulty 9
      Review Rating: 4.1/5     Submitted: 08-15-12     Review Replies: 1

Space Harrier   becerra95
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  Graphics 8   Sound 9   Addictive 9   Story 8   Depth 8   Difficulty 8
      Review Rating: 3.8/5     Submitted: 06-23-12     Review Replies: 1

In Space? Or on a planet in Space?   killercroc0309
killercroc0309 review- U know, I never really got to know the sega systems very well while I was a ...
  Graphics 10   Sound 9   Addictive 8   Story 6   Depth 8   Difficulty 10
      Review Rating: 3.3/5     Submitted: 12-30-13     Review Replies: 1

Cheat Menu

When the Sega logo appears hold A+C+Start on 2P while you do the rest of the code. Please do the following while holding on 2P:

When you see the title screen hold A + B + C and press Start two times on 1P. Then let go of all buttons.

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sonicbros 11-28-15 - 10:52 AM
 Very good version of an arcade classic
Delgis 11-02-14 - 08:09 AM
 Sonic Retro theme!
nysteve 06-11-14 - 09:09 PM
 one of the best vers of space harrier, the 32x nailed it here
arizvega 01-03-14 - 11:06 AM
 Your Doing Great! I LOVE THIS GAME!
cujocricket 12-31-13 - 03:36 AM
 epic
gary.reakes 12-30-13 - 08:31 AM
 this game is fun
gary.reakes 12-30-13 - 08:31 AM
 this game is fun
iN008 06-02-13 - 10:45 AM
 Tough but well worth playing.
bombchu link 02-01-13 - 09:17 AM
 G@mhe@d beat you to it. . . http://www.vizzed.com/boards/thread.php?id=53253
Davideo7 01-07-13 - 12:31 AM
 I might have to do an RGR competition on this game in the future.
Davideo7 12-10-12 - 03:13 PM
 madison: Same here, Shenmue introduced me to this game as well.
CarBitGTSaxen 11-30-12 - 08:17 PM
 Awesome game! So similar to the arcade version. SEGA is so awesome!
madison 09-22-12 - 10:26 PM
 I first played this game on Shenmue for the Dreamcast. I wasted a lot of yen trying to beat it, but I never could.
epic guy4000 07-25-12 - 12:08 PM
 When the Sega logo appears hold A+C+Start on 2P while you do the rest of the code. Please do the following while holding on 2P: When you see the title screen hold A + B + C and press Start two times on 1P. Then let go of all buttons.
Gamer64 06-25-12 - 08:43 AM
 Didn't anyone else notice that this version come's closest to the arcade version as it get's. All the levels, all the enemies, EVERYTHING + 60 fps (the arcade version had 30 fps)
guidocruz77 04-19-12 - 05:11 PM
 I feel like a kid again when i play this game!!! SEGA!!! luv those commercials
guidocruz77 04-19-12 - 05:06 PM
 ?? I remember this game back in the eighties--it had airplane-like controls--still haven't beat it
TheEmeraldWhirl.. 01-16-12 - 10:05 PM
 Hooray! I finally beat this game. :P
col1 03-04-10 - 06:30 AM
 there are no monkeys in this game
wragg 02-01-10 - 09:46 AM
 whats this???is there going to be a new consle added to vizzed???