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Space Harrier II - Rail Shooter
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Space Harrier II

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Space Harrier II is a Sega rail shooter released in 1988 for the Mega Drive, also known as the Genesis in North America. It follows the format of the original Space Harrier, placing the player behind a flying protagonist who moves continuously through a pseudo-3D environment while avoiding obstacles and attacking enemies. As a console sequel to Sega's arcade series, it adapts fast, forward-scrolling action to 16-bit home hardware.

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When was Space Harrier II released?

Space Harrier II was released in 1988. It appeared on the Sega Mega Drive, called the Genesis in North America.

How does Space Harrier II relate to the original Space Harrier?

It follows the original game's behind-the-character rail-shooter format. The player moves continuously through a pseudo-3D environment while controlling a flying protagonist.

Was Space Harrier II a Mega Drive or Genesis game?

It was released for the Sega Mega Drive. In North America, that same console was known as the Sega Genesis.

What viewpoint does Space Harrier II use?

The game places the player behind a flying protagonist in a pseudo-3D world. Continuous forward movement and enemy shooting create its rail-shooter structure.

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