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SolarStriker (Europe)

Game Boy
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1990
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✪ Reviewed on April 10, 2024
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Nintendo vertical shooter, one of the earliest on Game Boy. Spaceship against the Granada empire, six levels, simple power-ups. Minimalist but clean mechanics, punchy OST for 1990. Shorter and simpler than Gradius or R-Type GB, ideal for starting on vertical shoot. Solid for its age.

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Category
Shooter 1 player 3+
Description
Nintendo vertical shoot'em up with a spacecraft destroying the Granadan empire's forces across six levels. Published by Nintendo, released in 1990 in Europe and North America. Simple and accessible vertical shooting, speed and fire power-ups, progressively difficult levels, and end-of-world bosses.

SolarStriker review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,03 MB 📅01/04/1990
Published by Nintendo

SolarStriker (Game Boy) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $10 Q6 complete
 $66 Q10 new
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SolarStriker
USA
01/04/1990
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Is SolarStriker still worth playing in 2026?

Nintendo's in house vertical shooter, SolarStriker offers six clean space shooting levels against the Granada empire, in a deliberately simple, accessible approach. The speed and fire power ups and the steady difficulty rise deliver an immediate, readable pleasure with no fluff. The title lacks variety and depth against the great shmups, but its direct effectiveness and catchy soundtrack stay enjoyable in short sessions. For someone curious about the Game Boy's early days or a fan of minimalist shooting, the title keeps an honest charm.

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