Play Shougi no Hoshi Online
You’re staring at a 9x9 grid, trying to remember which piece moves diagonally, when the AI suddenly flips your captured soldier against you—now it’s theirs. Brutal, but you’ll learn fast.
Shougi no Hoshi is one of those rare Genesis games that makes you slow down and think—but in a good way. It’s straight-up shogi, no fluff, just you and a 9x9 grid full of generals, lances, and that one piece that looks like a rook but moves completely differently (took me three games to stop mixing them up).
The AI doesn’t mess around, even on "beginner." I lost my first match in six moves because I forgot captured pieces can come back as your own—total humiliation. But the controls are simple enough that you’ll focus on strategy, not button combos. And yeah, it’s a deep cut next to all the Sonic and Streets of Rage stuff, but that’s part of the charm. If you’ve ever wanted to try shogi without the pressure of a real-life opponent side-eyeing your terrible moves, this is your chance.
Just don’t blame me when you lose track of time trying to redeem yourself after that sixth-move disaster.
Download Shougi no Hoshi ROM
You can download this ROM to play Shougi no Hoshi offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
