Space Harrier with SegaScope 3D glasses: the depth of field is impressive... for 1988. Without the glasses, it's simply worse than the original. A curiosity worth trying at least once.
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Category
Rail Shooter2 players7+
Description
Anaglyph 3D version of Space Harrier featuring the spacecraft in pseudo-3D. Published by Sega, released in Japan in 1988. Space Harrier in pseudo-3D with Sega 3D glasses. 3D version of the classic on Master System.
Space Harrier 3D review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Space Harrier's headlong rush gains striking depth thanks to stereoscopic glasses: obstacles and creatures seem to burst from the screen straight at the player. This illusion multiplies the sense of speed and the immersion in the colourful chaos. As much a technical curiosity as a blow-off, it offers a surprisingly enveloping shooting experience for its time.
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,15 MB📅01/01/1988
Published by Sega
Space Harrier 3D (Master System) price, value & rarity
The Japanese version of Space Harrier 3D, an anaglyph variant of Sega's rail shooter using the SegaScope 3-D glasses, exclusive to Japan. Its desirability rests on the crossing of two singularities: a rare stereoscopic 3-D subgenre and a cult Sega title, all on a narrow Japanese market. Collectors seek this cartridge for its link to the 3-D peripheral and its status as a Japanese exclusive never published in the West in this form.
Is Space Harrier 3D still worth playing in 2026?
An anaglyph variant of Space Harrier, this Space Harrier 3-D uses the Master System's 3D glasses to add depth to the hero's frantic flight through surreal settings, in rear view. The stereoscopic effect strengthens the immersion in the avalanches of enemies and projectiles, when it works, even if it tires the eyes. The pace and the psychedelic spirit of the classic stay intact. For a retro rail shooter fan, someone curious about the console's 3D experiments or a collector, the title keeps a singular character and a definite energy.
