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Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth
星际士兵：Vanishing Earth
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth is a horizontal-scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Hudson and released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64. Players control a spacecraft through eight action-packed levels, blasting enemies and collecting power-ups to enhance their firepower. The game features arcade-style gameplay with fast-paced action and challenging enemy patterns. Controls are responsive, using the N64 controller's analog stick for movement and buttons for shooting and deploying special weapons. Each level escalates in difficulty with increasingly complex enemy formations and boss encounters. The game supports single-player mode with multiple difficulty settings, allowing players to adjust the challenge to their skill level. The straightforward gameplay and solid presentation make this an accessible entry in Hudson's shoot-em-up series.
- Developer
- Hudson
- Released
- 1998
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth" N64 longplay 1998
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Activator 1 P1
D00C07480000 -
Activator 2 P1
D00C07490000 -
Dual Activator P1
D10C07480000 -
16-Bit Activator P1
D10C18540000 -
Infinite Lives
800A36480003 -
Infinite Specials
800A36490003 -
Extra Armor
800A362F0001 -
Character Modifier
800A364C0000 -
Score Modifier (Smaller Amount)
810A36260000 -
Score Modifier (Larger Amount)
810A36240000 -
Max Upper Level
800A36590063 -
Max Lower Level
800A36580003
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Max Combo
810A36447FFF -
Status Modifier
800A364A0001800A364AXXXX -
Invincible
810412E403E0+810412E60008 -
Infinite\Lives
800A36480003 -
Infinite\Specials
800A36490003 -
Play As
800A364CXXXX -
Max\Score
810A362403E7 -
Max\Upper Level
800A36590063 -
Max\Lower Level
800A36580003 -
Max\Combo
810A36447FFF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth released?
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth was released in 1998 for the N64.
Who developed Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth?
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth was developed by Hudson, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth support?
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth is a single-player Action game for the N64.
What type of game is Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth?
Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth in the browser?
No. Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Star Soldier: Vanishing Earth. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
