Space Harrier is now out on the North American 3DS eshop

[cave hermit]

So yeah, just a heads up.
Is space harrier any good?

(mod edit - moved to off-topic)

[cave hermit]

Space Harrier isn't considered a Shmup?

[GaijinPunch]

Space Harrier isn't considered a Shmup?

Nope. Rail shooter perhaps, but hey, a lot of people here still love it. Myself included. Although it would be hard for me to get worked up over a handheld version. Wouldn't mind seeing it get the Panzer Dragoon Orta treatment.

It's a legendary game, although the magic might be lost on you if you're not a fan of the era. When it came out, it was mind blowing. I still love the pace, music, levels, color palette... just about everything. The easiest way to relive the experience is going to be w/ the Sega Ages 2500 Space Harrier II Collection for the PS2, and an RGB monitor.

[mrsmiley381]

I got it and enjoy it, but I don't like how the thumbstick is used as a literal replacement for the flight stick. This force you to use the uncomfortably-paced D-Pad or the stylus if you want to stick and move. The 3D effect and the settings are pretty nice though. Plus the portability is a great bonus. But I suppose I'd rather stick to the Saturn version when I'm at home.

3D Super Hang-On is boss as hell though.

[Kaiser]

If this version is the M2 one (not sure don't own a 3DS) then I say it's worth it for the fact alone that they ported over the final boss from the SMS version of the game and brought back it's music, recomposed in the original arcade glory.

[Casey120]

I have no problems using the analogue thumb stick, you have options to set it up to your liking .
Like the game and Super Hang On !

[Drum]

Is space harrier any good?

No. It was a bad game at the time and it hasn't aged well.

[BrianC]

If this version is the M2 one (not sure don't own a 3DS) then I say it's worth it for the fact alone that they ported over the final boss from the SMS version of the game and brought back it's music, recomposed in the original arcade glory.

There's only one port of Space Harrier to 3DS (and yes, it's from M2). M2 also did the emulations of Space Harrier (including the emulations of ports like the SMS version) for PS2 and Wii. There's another topic that mentions interviews with M2.

[null1024]

Is space harrier any good?

No. It was a bad game at the time and it hasn't aged well.

Not sure if you're serious, but it's aged a fuckton better than After Burner II [or most of Sega's other Super-Scaler games [even though I still love them because they are super pretty, haha -- Galaxy Force II is the king of Super-Scaler style over substance], barring their Super-Scaler driving/racing games [which are generally fantastic, Outrun, Rad Racer, etc]].

either way, just got paid, so I'll be buying this

[Drum]

Is space harrier any good?

No. It was a bad game at the time and it hasn't aged well.

Not sure if you're serious, but it's aged a fuckton better than After Burner II [or most of Sega's other Super-Scaler games [even though I still love them because they are super pretty, haha -- Galaxy Force II is the king of Super-Scaler style over substance], barring their Super-Scaler driving/racing games [which are generally fantastic, Outrun, Rad Racer, etc]].

Everything you said is true and yet Space Harrier still sucks.

[BrianC]

Rad Racer

I didn't know SEGA made an arcade version of Square's famous NES driving game. (I think you meant to write Rad Mobile)

[GaijinPunch]

No. It was a bad game at the time and it hasn't aged well.

Not sure if you're serious, but it's aged a fuckton better than After Burner II [or most of Sega's other Super-Scaler games [even though I still love them because they are super pretty, haha -- Galaxy Force II is the king of Super-Scaler style over substance], barring their Super-Scaler driving/racing games [which are generally fantastic, Outrun, Rad Racer, etc]].

Everything you said is true and yet Space Harrier still sucks.

You're gay.

[Drum]

Only for you.

[GaijinPunch]

Only for you.

I have this problem a lot.

[null1024]

So I bought this port and I love it. A few things look slightly odd [the continue text looks borked a bit and some objects look odd in 3D in relation to the ground], but otherwise, it's silky smooth Space Harrier action.

The one thing I wish is that the SFX to BGM balance could be adjusted, the SFX really drown out the music...

Rad Racer

I didn't know SEGA made an arcade version of Square's famous NES driving game. (I think you meant to write Rad Mobile)

Oh, haha. Whoooooops.

[dcharlie]

also the 3DS version of Space Harrier has Haya Oh turns up if you one credit it - i think it's something weird like One Credit from level 10 to end of Abysmel Boss rush

[Pretas]

Space Harrier isn't considered a Shmup?

Nope. Rail shooter perhaps, but hey, a lot of people here still love it. Myself included. Although it would be hard for me to get worked up over a handheld version. Wouldn't mind seeing it get the Panzer Dragoon Orta treatment.

It did - Planet Harriers.

[GaijinPunch]

Space Harrier isn't considered a Shmup?

Nope. Rail shooter perhaps, but hey, a lot of people here still love it. Myself included. Although it would be hard for me to get worked up over a handheld version. Wouldn't mind seeing it get the Panzer Dragoon Orta treatment.

It did - Planet Harriers.

Clearly you didn't play Planet Harriers. The Ortra treatment means putting some type of thoughtful, even chic design in there. Not syringes and guitars.

[Skykid]

Space Harrier isn't considered a Shmup?

Nope. Rail shooter perhaps, but hey, a lot of people here still love it. Myself included. Although it would be hard for me to get worked up over a handheld version. Wouldn't mind seeing it get the Panzer Dragoon Orta treatment.

It did - Planet Harriers.

You're so Estebang.

[rapoon]

The easiest way to relive the experience is going to be w/ the Sega Ages 2500 Space Harrier II Collection for the PS2, and an RGB monitor.

good call. i have sega ages 2500 panzer dragoon for the ps2. kicks ass.
i wish there were more rail shooters.

[BPzeBanshee]

It did - Planet Harriers.

You're so Estebang.

Nah mate, not enough citing nonexistant sources for it to be him.

[gs68]

Bought my 3DS literally the day after 3DSP was released, and was surprised to find that available on NA eShop.

Wish that touchscreen control didn't come with always-on firing, but it's no big loss.

[PC Engine Fan X!]

Makes me wonder what the other six classic Sega 3D arcade titles will be released on the USA region Nntendo eShop site?

If you try out the tilt functionality option, it closely replicates the full-sized arcade titles of Space Harrier and Super Hang-On's deluxe cabs. I've had the pleasure of playing all three variant SH cabs: the full deluxe sit-down motion-enabled one, the upright one and the rare sit-down variant cab with a yellow seat installed (it was a non motion-enabled cab at best). Plus I've played both the upright and deluxe ride-on cab versions of SHO as well.

The only little niggle is that Sega's Hang-On was released in 1987 for the arcade market worldwide whilst it's proper sequel, Super Hang-On, was released in 1992 (but still has the 1987 copyright date associated with SHO on the 3DS port by M2).

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[Skykid]

It did - Planet Harriers.

You're so Estebang.

Nah mate, not enough citing nonexistant sources for it to be him.

Estebang's last post: March 28th 2012

Op Intensify joins: April 29th 2012

Op Intensify sniffed out. Last post: March 22nd 2013.

Pretas joins: April 03 2013

Spanish name, rapid post count since April, reasonably extensive shmup knowledge, and speaks only in facts. I've been paying attention a while, and I'd recognise that posting style anywhere.

It's Estebang.

Where's my detective badge?

[Sly Cherry Chunks]

^called it

[BPzeBanshee]

Well okay, when you put it that way it seems believable, just don't make him go under another anon account while he's actually citing his facts right ok guys?

[Skykid]

^called it

Damn, you did.

I had my suspicions for a while, but you called it two days after he joined! Impressive work, Holmes.