VC Monday Madness: Space Harrier
by David Hinkle 
{ Nov 3rd 2008 at 5:13PM }
Space Harrier (Sega Master System, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)
Wii Fanboy says: download it!
Wii Fanboy says: download it!
Yu Suzuki's Space Harrier is quite the fun time. It may not be the perfect arcade port and runs a bit slow when you're playing, but, overall, it's a fun game. And, seriously, for $5, it's a great diversion. You aren't going to be investing 20 hours into the thing, but, for $5, it's a great way to waste a rainy afternoon.
Each week, we here at Wii Fanboy like to check out the latest Virtual Console releases in our VC Monday Madness feature, in the hopes that you can make the most sound decision possible regarding purchasing retro titles from the Wii Shop Channel. If you're looking for more retro goodness, check out Virtually Overlooked, which talks about games that should be on the Virtual Console.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Marcelo @ Nov 3rd 2008 6:11PM
I dunno, that looks like a pretty assy port - almost to the point of being broken. The fact that it's Space Harrier has clouded your judgment here a little bit.
David Hinkle @ Nov 3rd 2008 6:23PM
Yes, but it's Space Harrier.
Marcelo @ Nov 3rd 2008 8:32PM
Touché. :)
Garu @ Nov 3rd 2008 7:39PM
No, no, no... thank YOU David!
(Now go review Alien Crush Returns please!!)
Derek @ Nov 3rd 2008 10:25PM
Actually, it is a port from one of the sega systems. Not from the arcade version. I can't remember what system I had it on. I loved this game as a kid. It gave the illusion, at the time, of traveling in a "3D-ish" environment. Cheesy, yes, but still fun.
josh @ Nov 4th 2008 10:32AM
3-D World runner on NES anyone? Actually from the looks of this, that was a better game.
TheCoats @ Nov 4th 2008 12:35PM
I love 3-d world runner - awesome game - one of my favorite nes games - i need to load that to my DS....and get a pair of 3-d glasses
Yaktastic @ Nov 4th 2008 11:26AM
Love the space harrier - actually Space Harrier II has been on the VC for a while and not only was it a game that i got with my genesis way back when, but I have found that over the years it is one of the games that i play more consitently than any other. Basic shooter, but runs a smoother than the Master System one.
So though it's a little more dosh, SHII is a fun, simple shooter with a great soundtrack.