SNES/Super Famicom

Run Saber

In the year 2998, the brilliant Dr. Bruford is experimenting with genetic structures and radiation. He hopes to create new functions in nature that will remove the pollution from the Earth before it is too late. Unfortunately Dr. Bruford's experiments go wrong and genetic monsters are unleashed upon the world. The only thing that can stop these creatures are Dr. Bruford's previous achievement- Genetically enhanced warriors known as the Run Sabers. Two of the Run Sabers, Sheena and Allen are ready to activate.Run Saber is a side-scrolling platform game similar in gameplay to Strider. Players assume the role of one or both of the Run Saber characters. Choosing either Sheena with her Ice powers...

Genre: Platform
Year: 1993
Developer: Hori Electric
Publisher: Atlus
Players: 2

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Achievements

22 achievements · 340 total points

Code of the Saber Hold B, Y, Right, and Select on the Atlus logo during start-up to unlock the secret menu - this will block ALL other achievements!
0 pts
Running with Style Cycle through every player palette by pressing Select while the game is paused
1 pts
Fueled by Fusion Collect 15 Red Balls on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Eight Units of Excellence Max out your HP Life Gauge on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Put Some Flair into It Score 200,000 points
10 pts
Cyborg with a Conscience Beat the game with a final score between 356,400 and 400,000 points
25 pts
Stirring Thunder Dragon Collect a Sword power-up as Allen
2 pts
Forming Ice Cyclone Collect a Sword power-up as Sheena
2 pts
Remnants of the Renaissance Project Defeat Beautiful and clear Stage 1: Taj Base on Normal difficulty
5 pts
Far East Industrial Prowess Defeat Shuri-Shumi and clear Stage 2: Tong City on Normal difficulty
10 pts
Wonders of Warped Wildlife Defeat Skeltor and clear Stage 3: Jod Valley on Normal difficulty
10 pts
Mining Capital of Punishment Defeat Southern Jumbalaya and clear Stage 4: Gray Fac on Normal difficulty
10 pts
Thunder Saber's Fury Thwart Dr. Bruford's plans in Stage 5 and beat the game as Allen
25 pts
Ice Saber's Grace Thwart Dr. Bruford's plans in Stage 5 and beat the game as Sheena
25 pts
Pup Amongst Parasites Beat the game on Easy difficulty
10 pts
Dr. Bruford's Bane Beat the game on Normal difficulty
25 pts
Savior of the 30th Century Beat the game on Hard difficulty
25 pts
Brains of the Air Force Clear Stage 1 on Hard difficulty while carrying a Sword power-up
10 pts
Sad, Misfortuned Goddess Clear Stage 2 on Hard difficulty while carrying a Sword power-up
25 pts
Return to Prehistory Clear Stage 3 on Hard difficulty while carrying a Sword power-up
25 pts
Right in the Minerals Clear Stage 4 on Hard difficulty while carrying a Sword power-up
25 pts
Run Sabers Reign Supreme Beat the game on Hard difficulty starting with 3 lives and without using any continues
50 pts

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Run Saber frequently asked questions

How do I play Run Saber online with a friend?

Run Saber (SNES/Super Famicom) 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 Run Saber on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Run Saber in the SNES/Super Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Run Saber netplay lag?

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

Does Run Saber have achievements?

Yes, Run Saber has 22 achievements worth 340 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Run Saber 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 Run Saber on Etera

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