Space Harrier (JP home computers)

From Sega Retro

n/a

SpaceHarrier X68 JP SSTitle.png

Space Harrier
System(s): FM-77 AV, PC-6001, PC-8801, X1, X68000
Publisher: Dempa
Developer:
Genre: Shooter / Shoot-'em-Up

















In Japan, Space Harrier (スペースハリアー) was ported to many home computers.

Dempa published the Fujitsu FM-77, PC-6001, PC-8801, X1 and Sharp X68000 versions. The Sharp MZ-700 version is a fan-made software. Program was published in the home computer magazine Oh!X on receiving the Sega license.

Versions

These are tailored to the characteristics of each of the hardware. Sharp X68000 was brand new at the time of Space Harrier's release, and so its version was widely regarded to be the most accurate arcade conversion for many years. MZ-700 version is reproduced game screen by using the tiling color character graphic.

Screenshot

Main article: Space Harrier (JP home computers)/Comparisons.

Production credits

FM-7 version

  • Main Programmer: T.Kurebayashi (Toshihiko Kurebayashi)
  • Music Driver: M.Yoshizawa, T.Nakagawa, T.Kurebayashi
  • Music Editor: Yu-You
  • Sound Effector: K.Ishida
  • Graphic Coding: T.Ohtsuka, T.Kurebayashi
  • Test Player: A.Yamashita, Exchanger
  • Special Thanks to: Fujitsu Oa Co., Ltd
  • Dempa Micom Soft
  • © Sega 1985
  • - Space Harrier - FM-77AV

PC-8801 version

  • Main Program: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Sub Program: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Sound: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Music: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Data: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Art: Kazuhisa Ishida
  • Special Thanks to: Kenji Komiyama, Naniwa San/Dempa, KSK (KURE Soft)
  • USED Computers: PC-8001mk2SR (Program), PC-88VA (TEST Play)
  • Musicians of Programming BGM: Seiko Matsuda/Candies, Mako Ishino/Takako Ohta, Himekami Sensation
  • Copyright 1985 Sega(R)
  • Copyright 1988 Dempa/K.Ishida

Sharp MZ-700 version

  • 1988 Program by K.Furuhata
  • Game Checked by H.Miyauchi

X1 version

  • Main Program: K. Komiyama
  • Character Arrange: K. Komiyama
  • Sound Arrange: K. Komiyama
  • Other Data: K. Komiyama
  • Special Thanks: K. Ishida, Naniwa/Dempa
  • Used Machine: CZ-802C, PC-8801MK2MR

X68000 version

  • Main Programmer: T.Matsushima
  • Music Driver: Masatoshi.Yoshizawa
  • Music Editor: Yu-You
  • Sound Effector: YK-2, Yu-You, T.Matsushima
  • Graphic Coding: T.Matsushima
  • Management: Taro Tada
  • Test Player: Ichiro Tezuka, Akira Yamashita, Akira Hibiki, Exchanger
  • Special Thanks to: Bridal Naniwa, Tomoko Ohtsuka, Sega Research and Development Dept.
  • Dempa Micom Soft
  • Sega - Space Harrier - X 68000

Promotional material

Physical scans

FM77 AV version

Fujitsu FM-7, JP
SpaceHarrier FM77 JP Box Front.jpg
Cover

PC-6001 mkII version

PC-6001, JP
SpaceHarrier PC6001mkII JP Box.jpg
Cover

PC-8801 mkII SR version

PC-8801, JP
SpaceHarrier PC8801 JP Box Front.jpg
Cover

X1 version

X1, JP
SpaceHarrier X1 JP Box.png
Cover

X68000 version

X68000, JP
SpaceHarrier X68000 JP Box Back.jpgSpace Harrier X68000 JP cover.jpg
Cover
SpaceHarrier X68000 JP Disk.jpg
Disk

External Link

Necretro-round.svg
NEC Retro has more information related to Space Harrier



Space Harrier series
Space Harrier (JP home computers | Elite versions | Sega Ages Vol. 2 | mobile | 3D) (1986) | Space Harrier 3D (1988) | Space Harrier II (Electronic) (1988) | Planet Harriers (2001) | Typing Space Harrier (2002) | Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4: Space Harrier (2003)
Albums
Yu Suzuki Produce Hang On/Space Harrier (1997) | Planet Harriers The Original Soundtrack (2001) | Space Harrier II: Space Harrier Complete Collection Original Soundtrack (2005)
Other Media
Space Harrier (video) (1987) | Space Harrier: White Dragon no Yuusha (1988)