Gyruss: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts
Gyruss (1983): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.
Gyruss (1983) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Konami, available on Arcade, X360. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.
What is Gyruss about?
Gyruss is a shoot 'em up video arcade game developed by Konami, and released in 1983.
It was designed by Yoshiki Okamoto, who had earlier created Time Pilot for Konami. Gyruss was licensed to Centuri in the United States, and was ported to numerous games consoles and home computers. It follows in the tradition of space war games such as Space Invaders and Galaga.
Gyruss was the second and last game Yoshiki Okamoto designed for Konami, after Time Pilot. Due to pay disputes, he was fired after the release of this game, and soon joined Capcom, where he would write 1942 and the first Street Fighter game.
The game's background music is an electronic, fast-paced arrangement of J. S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565; this particular arrangement is similar in sound to "Toccata", a rock arrangement by the UK-based instrumentalist group Sky.
Gyruss is notable for using stereo sound
Key details
Gyruss was released in 1983 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, X360. Developer: Konami.
Should you play Gyruss?
A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Gyruss a safe pick for fans of shooter, arcade.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is Gyruss?
Gyruss is a shooter, arcade game by Konami, released in 1983.
What platforms is Gyruss on?
Gyruss is available on Arcade, X360.
Is Gyruss good?
Gyruss has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.
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