06-20-2019, 03:08 PM
Sega Ages Space Harrier “Coming Soon” To The Switch eShop In Japan
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<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Space Harrier 2" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/bd498fdd2cf64/space-harrier-2.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/bd498fdd2cf64/space-harrier-2.900x.jpg" alt="Space Harrier 2"></a></figure>
<p>The <a class="external" href="http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/sh/">game site</a> for the <strong>Sega Ages Space Harrier</strong> is now live. The third-person rail shooter is “coming soon” to the Japanese Switch eShop and will set you back 925 yen.</p>
<p>This new version captures the spirit of the original 1985 arcade version while also adding in features from the 2012 3DS title such as widescreen support and the console-exclusive final boss. There’s also a special wallpaper and CRT display (see below), channelling the retro glory of the arcade era.</p>
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<p>The new mode “Komainu Barrier Attack” allows you to befriend powerful allies in battle – making the aerial dog fights in the game much easier for less skilled players. Komainu provides you with a special barrier, meaning you can make contact with enemies and obstacles without taking damage.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Komainu" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/9bc27a7252ece/komainu.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/9bc27a7252ece/komainu.900x.jpg" alt="Komainu"></a></figure>
<p>The last notable feature in this updated version of Space Harrier is the special “Joystick Mode” allowing you to hold your Joy-Con vertically and recreate the controls of the original arcade game.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Controls" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/4a477d3a5445f/controls.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/4a477d3a5445f/controls.900x.jpg" alt="Controls"></a></figure>
<p><em>Will you be downloading Space Harrier from the Japanese eShop or holding out for a local release? Leave a comment below.</em></p>
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<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Space Harrier 2" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/bd498fdd2cf64/space-harrier-2.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/bd498fdd2cf64/space-harrier-2.900x.jpg" alt="Space Harrier 2"></a></figure>
<p>The <a class="external" href="http://archives.sega.jp/segaages/sh/">game site</a> for the <strong>Sega Ages Space Harrier</strong> is now live. The third-person rail shooter is “coming soon” to the Japanese Switch eShop and will set you back 925 yen.</p>
<p>This new version captures the spirit of the original 1985 arcade version while also adding in features from the 2012 3DS title such as widescreen support and the console-exclusive final boss. There’s also a special wallpaper and CRT display (see below), channelling the retro glory of the arcade era.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Arcade CRT" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/5305d5e39ce42/arcade-crt.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/5305d5e39ce42/arcade-crt.900x.jpg" alt="Arcade CRT"></a></figure>
<p>The new mode “Komainu Barrier Attack” allows you to befriend powerful allies in battle – making the aerial dog fights in the game much easier for less skilled players. Komainu provides you with a special barrier, meaning you can make contact with enemies and obstacles without taking damage.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Komainu" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/9bc27a7252ece/komainu.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/9bc27a7252ece/komainu.900x.jpg" alt="Komainu"></a></figure>
<p>The last notable feature in this updated version of Space Harrier is the special “Joystick Mode” allowing you to hold your Joy-Con vertically and recreate the controls of the original arcade game.</p>
<figure class="picture strip"><a title="Controls" href="http://images.nintendolife.com/4a477d3a5445f/controls.original.jpg"><img class="lazy" src="http://static.nintendolife.com/blank.gif" data-original="http://images.nintendolife.com/4a477d3a5445f/controls.900x.jpg" alt="Controls"></a></figure>
<p><em>Will you be downloading Space Harrier from the Japanese eShop or holding out for a local release? Leave a comment below.</em></p>
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