Genesis/Mega Drive

Super Thunder Blade

This follow-up to Thunder Blade is very similar to the original arcade game. Get into your helicopter and blast away at the numerous enemies with your cannon and missiles. The four stages all follow a similar pattern- the first part is from a perspective behind your helicopter where you not only have to dodge enemy fire but also obstacles like buildings or caves. In between, face off against one or two smaller boss enemies. When the first part of a level is finished, the view switches to an overhead perspective for the confrontation with the level end boss.

Genre: Action
Year: 1988
Developer: SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Publisher: SEGA of America, Inc.
Players: 1

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Achievements

21 achievements · 358 total points

The Bamboo Copter Pilot Infinite lives eh? Nice find, but not allowed for achievements
0 pts
Protector of the City and Boat Destuctor Clear stage 1 on medium or higher
5 pts
Cave Explorer and Tank Destroyer Clear stage 2 on medium or higher
10 pts
First the Naval Force, Then the Sky's the Limit Clear stage 3 on medium or higher
10 pts
The Night Raid for the New Tomorrow Clear stage 4 to finish the game on medium or higher
10 pts
Deserted City Strike Clear stage 1 on hard
10 pts
Getting Ready for an Air Duel Clear stage 2 on hard
10 pts
More Deadly Than Gunship Clear stage 3 on hard
25 pts
Call Me Mr. Heli Clear stage 4 to finish the game on hard
25 pts
Rookie Pilot Breaking Limits Make a new high score by surpassing a score of 1 million
3 pts
A Novice Pilot is Leading the Fight Make a new high score by surpassing a score of 5 million
10 pts
The Work of an Expert Chopper Flyer Surpass a score of 9 million
25 pts
Enemy Engaged, Where's the Apache and Havoc? Finish stage 1 in 4 Min 30 Sec or less, and with >= 200 hits (medium or higher)
10 pts
An Inferno in the Air Finish stage 2 in 4 Min 30 Sec or less, and with >= 135 hits, level select allowed (medium or higher)
10 pts
Engage the Harrier Attack, Eagle One! Finish stage 3 in 4 Min 20 Sec or less, and with >= 180 hits, level select allowed (medium or higher)
10 pts
The Thunder Blade That Exceeds the Fire Blade Finish stage 4 in 5 Min 30 Sec or less, and with >= 130 hits, level select allowed (medium or higher)
25 pts
No Snake to Shoot You Down Clear stage 1 without losing a life (medium or higher)
10 pts
Maybe a Member of Cobra Command Clear stage 2 without losing more than two lives (medium or higher), level select allowed
25 pts
Surviving the Air Cavalry Clear stage 3 without losing more than two lives (medium or higher), level select allowed
25 pts
Surviving Longer Than a Choplifter Clear stage 4 without losing more than three lives (medium or higher), level select allowed
50 pts
1 (C)hopper (C)ommander Needed Beat the entire game without getting a game over (medium or higher)
50 pts

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Super Thunder Blade frequently asked questions

How do I play Super Thunder Blade online with a friend?

Super Thunder Blade (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Super Thunder Blade on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Super Thunder Blade in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Super Thunder Blade netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Super Thunder Blade have achievements?

Yes, Super Thunder Blade has 21 achievements worth 358 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Super Thunder Blade for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Super Thunder Blade on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.