Gunbird

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Gunbird
Title screen of Gunbird
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.

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