An epic Japanese action-RPG in a celestial fantasy universe. Solid mechanics, polished atmosphere. Overlooked but genuinely recommendable for genre fans. Japanese only.
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RPG1 player12+
Description
Action RPG in which a cosmic warrior battles gods to save the sky. Published by SNK, released in Japan in 1989. Celestial zone exploration and real-time combat with cosmic weapons. An original SNK action game on Famicom, included in the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
God Slayer - Haruka Tenkuu no Sonata review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,22 MB📅28/07/1989
Published by SNK
God Slayer - Haruka Tenkuu no Sonata (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
This SNK Famicom exclusive never saw a Western release, making it a target for fans of Japanese action RPGs and followers of SNK's console catalogue. Its celestial setting and real-time combat set it apart from the firm's more arcade-driven output. Its reissue inside the SNK 40th Anniversary Collection revived attention on the original cartridge, whose value reflects the absence of any localised counterpart.
Is God Slayer - Haruka Tenkuu no Sonata still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG from SNK, God Slayer has you play a cosmic warrior who fights gods to save the sky, in an adventure blending top down exploration and real time combat. Close in spirit to Crystalis, the title tends to its mythological world, its progression and its art direction. Left in Japan, it demands the language to grasp the story. For a fan of retro action RPGs or someone curious about SNK productions on the console, the title keeps a real richness and an epic character.
