Product Overview Product Name: Hyperzone New or Used: Used In Box or Loose: Loose Overall Condition: Good Save Battery Status*: Not Applicable – Does Not Use Battery Notes: Label shows light wear, with slight yellowing on the rear cartridge shell. Cleaned, tested, and working perfectly — see photos for details. Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used. What's Included SNES Game Cartridge: Yes Manual / Instructions: No Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No Original Retail Box: No Extras: Game Description Step into the year 2089 and pilot futuristic craft through the desolate, treacherous asteroid belts in HyperZone—a gripping rail shooter on the Super Nintendo developed and published by HAL Laboratory. You command a sleek ship hurtling along neon-lined tracks rendered with the SNES’s groundbreaking Mode 7 graphics. Skim just above hazardous terrain, blast relentless waves of cybernetic foes, and conquer end-of-stage bosses in this high-octane, single-player experience. What makes HyperZone stand out is its blend of blazing speed and strategic risk—brake too much and your vessel begins to lose energy, while coasting over recharge strips can restore your strength and upgrade your firepower. It’s a sonic and visual thrill decked in a sci-fi aesthetic that echoes classics like Space Harrier and F-Zero. This title remains a curious Mode 7 gem in the SNES library—perfect for collectors wanting to add the physical game to their collection. Gameplay Features Mode 7 rail-shooter action with behind-the-ship perspective for immersive, fast-paced combat Eight unique levels, each culminating in a dramatic boss encounter Dynamic ship upgrades earned by racking up points and earning extra lives Risk-reward energy system—brake too much and your ship depletes, but skimming recharge panels restores it Endless loop mode after completion, maintaining ship upgrades and score for high-score chasing Historical Trivia or Fun Fact Developed by HAL Laboratory with music by composer Jun Ishikawa, HyperZone even hides a semi-functional stereoscopic 3D mode—unlocked only via cheat code and requiring special glasses. One memorable boss even resembles a fragment of the SNES controller, making this one of the quirkiest nods to Nintendo’s hardware in the 16-bit era. Collectors will appreciate the opportunity to own a physical copy of this underrated Mode 7 classic. Additional Details Variant: Standard Release Genre: Shoot-em-up Year Released: 1991 Publisher: HAL Labs Developer: HAL Labs ESRB Rating: E - Everyone UPC: 040458855029 SKU: 7348 Format: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES) game cartridge Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) 16-bit video game console Region: NTSC (North America, Canada) Important Information *Save battery (if present) has been tested or replaced and is verified working at the time of listing. Photos show the exact item for sale — we never use stock images for used games. All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work. Backed by Retro Game Fan’s 60-day warranty.
