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Space Harrier

Space Harrier

SEGA-AM2, +2 more
•Jun 30, 1985•
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You are Harrier, the resourceful extra-terrestrial warrior. And space is your battlefield. Your mission is to save the Land of the Dragons from vicious creatures led by the vile and crafty One-Eyed Mammoth.
Content Rating
Animated Violence
Developers
SEGA-AM2, SEGA, Elite Systems Ltd.
Publishers
SEGA, Elite Systems Ltd., Takara, SEGA Mobile, Sunsoft, NEC
Franchises
Space Harrier
Features
Keyboard Support
Initial Release
Jun 30, 1985
Platforms
Nintendo SwitchWiiWirelessTurboGrafx-16NESCommodore 64/128AmigaArcadeGame GearAmstrad/Schneider CPCMaster SystemSega 32X
Genres
Action, Shooter

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