Space Harrier
News, coverage and analysis tracking Space Harrier across the outlets.
Ex-Zodiac feels like a modern love letter to classic Star Fox gamesEx-Zodiac, a fast-paced low-poly rail shooter developed by solo creator Ben Hickling under MNKY with publishing support from Pixeljam, is nearing completion. The game draws heavy inspiration from classics like Star Fox and Space Harrier, modernizing the formula with tighter controls and dynamic level design. Currently available on PC via Steam Early Access, Ex-Zodiac is also planned for a future release on Nintendo Switch.
Space Harrier (NES)This review discusses the NES port of the arcade rail shooter Space Harrier, developed by AM2 and published by Takara. Despite significant technological limitations compared to the arcade original, the Famicom version is praised for its smooth scrolling and playable simulation of the game's look, outperforming the Sega Master System port. However, it suffers from slowdown, flicker, reduced speed, and a lack of continues, making it a challenging experience.