Gunbird
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Developer(s) | Psikyo |
Publisher(s) | Psikyo |
Release date(s) | 1994 |
Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
Mode(s) | Single player, 2 player Co-op |
Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Sega Saturn |
Input | 8-way Joystick, 3 Buttons |
Arcade cabinet | Upright |
Arcade system(s) | Psikyo 1st Generation [1] |
Arcade CPU(s) | 68EC020 + PIC16C57 |
Arcade display | Raster, 224 x 320 pixels (Vertical), 4096 colors |
Gunbird is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up released in 1994 by Japanese company Psikyo. Instead of choosing a ship, Gunbird uses anime-styled character as the player's chosen craft. A story plays out in between levels and before boss fights, telling a tale of how the protagonists are trying to collect pieces of a magic mirror to make a wish. It was followed by a sequel, Gunbird 2, in 1998. The first game was released in the USA as Mobile Light Force for the PlayStation.
[edit] Characters
- Ash
- Marion
- Valnus
- Yuan Nang
- Tetsu
[edit] Gameplay
Each character in Gunbird has three attacks:A normal shot, a charge shot, and a bomb that clears the screen of enemies and bullets. The normal shot can be strengthened by grabbing power-ups and extra bombs can be collected. Coins, which are found by destroying certain buildings or enemies, can be collected for bonus points.