
Play Space Firebird Online
Game Info
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genres
- Shooter · Arcade
- Player Perspective
- Top-down
- Developers
- Nintendo R&D1
- Publishers
- Nintendo · Sega/Gremlin
- Release date
- December 31, 1980
Summary
Space Firebird feels like a nostalgic cousin of Galaga, but with a twist that turns comet‑like blobs into massive bird‑shaped bosses. The ship darts through a star‑filled void, and as the objects morph into Gulls, Eagles or the towering Emperor, their attack patterns grow increasingly intricate, rewarding careful timing. A single hit will fell a Gull, two are needed for an Eagle, and the Emperor endures four strikes, making each encounter feel like a mini‑hunt. The game also hides a one‑time‑per‑level warp mode: activate it and the ship bursts forward behind a protective shield, letting you plow through enemies or dodge a bomb’s shrapnel before it detonates. Clearing a wave perfectly nets a thousand points and the flashing “Perfect!” banner, a satisfying nod to arcade high‑score culture.
Edited by Maya Carter
Arcade Machine
- Developers
- Nintendo
- Machine Style
- Cocktail Table · Mini Upright · Upright
- Control Panel
- Single-player
- Screen Orientation
- Portrait
- Sound
- Mono
Multiplayer
- Multiplayer setup
- Hot Seat
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