Shadow Squadron
Shadow Squadron — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Shadow Squadron on?
- Shadow Squadron was released on Sega 32X.
- When did Shadow Squadron release?
- Shadow Squadron was first released on April 26, 1995.
About Shadow Squadron
Shadow Squadron is a 3D space combat shooter. The player controls a space fighter in a series of battles against huge enemy ships. There are 2 different types of ships to fly, and 6 different missions. In most missions, the player has to destroy several locations on a large ship in order to blow up the whole thing. There are two ways to play the game. First, one can directly control the ship and maneuver it around the 3D polygon environments. Second, the player can let the 32X do the flying, and simply control a gun turret.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega 32X
- Developer
- Sega CS3
- Publisher
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player, Co-operative
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
Details via IGDB.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega 32X · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release (Stellar Assault) | $105 | $167 | — |
| Japanese release (Stellar Assault) | — | $140 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a month
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.72 in Apr 2009, $30 five years ago, and $28 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $4.05 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $7.25 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $8.23 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $5.63 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $6.90 | $9.97 |
| Jan 2015 | $11.75 | $10.00 |
| Jan 2016 | $8.50 | $6.50 |
| Jan 2017 | $16.00 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $18.21 | $26 |
| Jan 2019 | $18.02 | $24 |
| Jan 2020 | $22 | $28 |
| Jan 2021 | $27 | $45 |
| Jan 2022 | $25 | $49 |
| Jan 2023 | $25 | $53 |
| Jan 2024 | $22 | $49 |
| Jan 2025 | $21 | $39 |
| Jan 2026 | $25 | $40 |
| Nov 2026 | $28 | $44 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | June 1995 | 84509 | 010086845099 | — |
| Europe / PAL | June 1995 | 84509-50 | — | — |
| Japan | 26 April 1995 | GM-4010 | — | ¥7,800 |
- Europe / PAL: Released as Stellar Assault.
- Japan: Released as Stellar Assault.
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1995
- Authenticity
- Med
Sega's own 32X space shooter, a freeform dogfighter with plain looks that lets you pick your targets.
Sega developed and published this space combat game, known as Stellar Assault in Japan and in Europe. You fly one of two Feather fighters defending Outpost 51 against an alien fleet. Koji Tsuchida conceived it, and the mecha designs came from the animation studio Artmic. It reached Japan in April 1995 and North America and Europe in June 1995.
Next Generation said it lacks the flashy graphics or sound of Starblade, but praised the freedom of movement, which lets you chase enemies in whatever order you like, and the well-executed choice of camera perspectives. The magazine blamed the game's shortcomings mostly on cosmetics.
How it was made
Sega developed it, with design by Koji Tsuchida and mecha designs by Kimitoshi Yamane of Artmic.
What the press said at the time
| Next Generation Issue 7 | July 1995 | *** |
| Computer and Video Games | 81/100 | |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 5.5/10, 5/10, 5/10, 5/10 | |
| Famitsu | 6/10, 6/10, 7/10, 7/10 | |
| Game Informer | 8.25/10 | |
| Game Players | 71% | |
| GameFan | 89/100, 75/100, 90/100 | |
| IGN | 8/10 | |
| Mean Machines Sega | 80/100 | |
| Fusion | B− | |
| Games World | 79% | |
| Sega Power | 87% | |
| Sega Pro | 82% | |
| Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) | 7.25/10 | |
| VideoGames | 9/10 |
“Shadow Squadron is nothing more than a clone of the previous Star Wars game.”
“Although there is some strategy in Stellar Assault, it must be said that it is an out-and-out blaster, kind of like X-Wing or TIE Fighter on the PC, but without much of the thought element.”
“Shadow Squadron is made up completely of flat shaded polygons, and here it really works. This game is, for me, every thing that Star Wars and StarFox were not.”
“Allin all, Shadow Squadron is a graphically impressive game with tight control and gameplay.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the 32X version.
Before you buy
The US cart is the inexpensive way in, below the middle among US 32X games. The European Stellar Assault cart usually costs far more, and a complete Japanese copy costs much more than a complete US one. It is worth checking carefully, so ask for a photo of the label and the board.
Shadow Squadron screenshots
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