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Platform
TurboGrafx-16
Genres
Shooter · Arcade
Player Perspective
Top-down
Developers
Inter State Co.
Publishers
NEC Technologies · Konami Digital Entertainment · Hudson Soft · Konami
Release date
July 6, 1990

Summary

Super Star Soldier throws you into a relentless, high‑speed space assault where every second is a burst of firepower. The Brains Cult returns, this time armed with a brand‑new techno‑attack that lets you unleash a nuclear sting, heat‑seeking sidewinders, and a devastating Super Bomb that can wipe out entire waves of enemies. The arsenal feels surprisingly diverse for a HuCard title—flamethrowers, electric blasts, spread guns and homing missiles each have their own tactical sweet spot across the game’s eight scrolling stages. Critics praised the graphics as the sharpest ever seen on the TurboGrafx‑16, and the added competition time mode gave friends a quick way to prove who truly earned the “Super Star” title. All in all, the game delivers a fast‑paced, visually striking shooter experience that still feels fresh today.

Storyline

Super Star Soldier takes place four years after the events of the original Star Soldier. The alien menace known as the Star Brain Corps has regrouped after their earlier defeat at the hands of the Cesear star fighter. This time they are commanded by the massive warship Mother Brain. To stop the renewed invasion, humanity relies on the upgraded Neo Cesear star fighter. The ship’s mission is to finish what was started and protect Earth.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single