Space Harrier was my favorite game for the Sega Master System. It was fast paced, had an amazing soundtrack and a pseudo 3D type of gameplay.
It blew me away when I first saw the previews at Software Etc (anybody remember those computer stores?) and while staring at the game packaging in the store. I think this game showcased the graphics power of the Sega Master System console back then.
I would wake up early saturday mornings with Space Harrier and crickets outside to keep me company. The game was tough as hell, as I wasn’t aware of cheat codes back then (I still don’t use them). You had to beat the entire game (over 10 levels) in one sitting with just 3 lives.
Gameplay:
Original soundtrack:
I heard they remixed the Space Harrier soundtrack into Bayonetta, check it out:
