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Game Info

Cover art of Space Firebird
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

Game Videos

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Space Firebird
  • Screenshot 2 of Space Firebird
  • Screenshot 3 of Space Firebird
  • Screenshot 4 of Space Firebird
  • Screenshot 5 of Space Firebird

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