Steve Hermann
A cybernetically enhanced police officer who fights the machine army threatening the city.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Arrow LeftArrow Right | Move left or right |
|---|---|
Arrow Up | Enter doors or ladders when available |
Arrow Down | Crouch |
A | Jump |
B | Punch |
Start | Pause the game |
Control notes
The NES controller labels are used here; exact functions can vary in menus or contextual areas.
How it plays
How does Shatterhand play?
Shatterhand uses a side-view perspective. Steve moves through industrial and urban stages, defeats mechanical enemies, avoids hazards, and reaches a boss at the end of each area.
The player can punch, jump, crouch, and use special robotic assistants created by combining collected power-up icons. Different combinations produce support robots with distinct attack or defensive functions. Stages can be selected from a limited map, while later areas and bosses test timing, positioning, and resource management.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Shatterhand?
Learn enemy attack patterns before advancing, especially in narrow corridors and around moving hazards. Preserve health by using punches at close range only when an opening is clear.
Experiment with power-up combinations, then favor the support robot that matches the stage. Against bosses, prioritize survival and repeated safe attacks rather than rushing damage.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use crouching to avoid or control the height of some attacks.
- 2
Collect power-up icons deliberately so you can build a useful support robot.
- 3
Bosses become more manageable when their attack cycles are observed before committing to a punch.
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