# Space Harrier II Classic — SEGA's Retro Arcade Hit

> Classic on-rails third-person shooter with fast-paced action and retro graphics. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698)
- Category: Games, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.19/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 91 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2010-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388/reviews.md

## What is Space Harrier II Classic?

The classic on-rails ground-breaking shooter, Space Harrier II is now available on mobile! Play free and rediscover SEGA’s third-person masterpiece.

The year is 6236 and Fantasyland is under attack once again! Leap back into the role of ‘Harrier’, our jumpsuited hero, then soar across twelve unique lands, crammed with fast-paced action and swarms of enemies. Often cited as the forerunner to the modern third-person shooter, you can now experience the birth of a genre from the comfort of your own mobile device!

Space Harrier II joins the ever-increasing line-up of ‘SEGA Forever’, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time!

FEATURES
- Twelve surreal lands to traverse, featuring mind-blowing enemies
- Dastardly bosses to thwart at the end of each stage
- Quick-paced, frantic gameplay that never lets up
- Overcome your ultimate nemesis – the Dark Harrier!
- Dart, weave, and jet through an obstacle course of killer objects and aliens

MOBILE GAME FEATURES
- PLAY FREE with ad-support or ad-free via In-App Purchase
- SAVE YOUR GAMES – save your progress at any point in the game.
- LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers

RETRO REVIEWS
"The 3D scrolling terrain, with its chequered floor and horizon that appears deep in the screen make for a 3D sensation rarely achieved on a home game." [930/1000] - ACE #26 (November 1989)
"This is the best version of Space Harrier II available." [89%] - Computer + Video Games Complete Guide to Consoles (1989)
"Space Harrier II is a truly awesome piece of coding." [85%] - The Games Machine #19 (June 1989)

SPACE HARRIER II TRIVIA
- Before defeating the 12th and final boss, the player must fight and defeat all the previous bosses in a row. Now that’s a challenge!
- Space Harrier II was one of the original launch titles for the Genesis and Mega Drive
- The original design for Space Harrier had our hero, Harrier, flying a jet!
- Space Harrier is considered to be one of the first ever third-person shooters

SPACE HARRIER II HISTORY
- The game was originally released in 1988
- Developed by: SEGA
- Designer: Yu Suzuki
- Lead Composer: Tokuhiko Uwabo

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Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase.

Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information)​ and may collect "Precise Location Data" ​(please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure ​for more information)​

© SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Space Harrier II, SEGA Forever, and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates.

## Key features

- Twelve surreal lands to traverse
- Fast-paced, frantic gameplay
- Dastardly bosses to thwart
- Compete on leaderboards
- Save your game progress
- Controller support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Space Harrier

*2022-09-29, version 4.1.3*

Vulture:I love Space Harrier as a kid couldn’t believe I was able to find it. It’s old school.

### 3/5 — Needs to be on Apple TV

*2020-03-31, version 4.1.1*

Great retro game. But this needs to be played with a controller as well.

### 4/5 — Good Old Arcade

*2019-09-07, version 4.0.2*

Captures the feel of the arcade including great graphics and a BOSS Title cart.

### 5/5 — UUUH It IS A GREAT GAME

*2019-06-14, version 4.0.2*

I wait for add to come in

### 1/5 — Lag!

*2019-06-03, version 4.0.2*

Massive lag and no turbo fire on the IPhone XS Max. I guess the iPhone isn’t powerful enough to emulate the game. Rofl.

### 1/5 — Rating not for actual game, of course...

*2017-10-07, version 3.0.1*

Why do I have to restore my purchase every time I play this game? I didn’t have to do it before this Sega Forever thing started. As for the actual game-it’s great, being Space Harrier and all.

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear that you are having issues with the game, can you send an email to help@sega.net with more information as well as what device and OS you are using so that we can investigate this issue. also please list the game you are having issues with in the message.

### 4/5 — Great game but…

*2017-10-03, version 3.0.1*

I love this game, but I think it would be totally awesome if it supported Apple TV. I would buy most of the Sega Forever games if the were on Apple TV.

### 5/5 — Toe jam and earl

*2017-10-02, version 3.0.1*

Please keep these classics coming bring us. Bubsy the cat  and shining forces

### 5/5 — Great great. ALL of SEGA Forever

*2017-10-01, version 3.0.1*

All of the SF releases have been great. I am looking forward to seeing 32 and 128 bit generation releases! Looking forward to the entire Virtua (model 1, 2 and 3) series games, whether arcade, Saturn or Dreamcast conversion. Thank you, SEGA

### 2/5 — Wasn't good to begin with.  Give us Space Harrier 1!

*2017-09-30, version 3.0.1*

This game was a sucker launch game for the Genesis.  You got excited cause the original arcade was great with a rock solid port on the Sega Master System.  New system, new Space Harrier?  Of course I'll buy it.  All the bad controls and poor frame rate are part of the original not the port.  How's about a remake?  Or even a reboot?

## Frequently asked questions about Space Harrier II Classic

### What is Space Harrier II Classic?

Space Harrier II Classic is a mobile port of the SEGA arcade game. It's an on-rails third-person shooter where you play as Harrier, battling enemies across twelve unique lands. It's considered a forerunner to modern third-person shooters.

### What are the key features of Space Harrier II Classic?

The game features twelve surreal lands to traverse with mind-blowing enemies and dastardly bosses. It offers quick-paced, frantic gameplay, the ability to save your progress, and leaderboards to compete for high scores. MFi compatible controllers are also supported.

### How much does Space Harrier II Classic cost?

The game is free to play with ad support. An option to play ad-free is available via an in-app purchase. No in-app purchases are required to progress through the game.

### What devices is Space Harrier II Classic compatible with?

The application is available on mobile devices. It also supports MFi compatible controllers for enhanced gameplay.

### What are some common use cases for Space Harrier II Classic?

This app is ideal for players who want to relive classic arcade experiences, enjoy fast-paced action games, or explore the origins of the third-person shooter genre. It's also suitable for those looking for a free-to-play game with an optional ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 6.4.0 — 2023-09-13

Bug fixes and refinements

### 4.1.3 — 2021-01-25

Bug fixes and refinements

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