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Atari 2600

Gyruss

1983 1 Players 78% E - Everyone

The gameplay is similar to that of Galaga but presented in a forced 3D perspective, with the player's ship facing 'into' the screen and able to move around the perimeter of an implicit circle. The scrolling starfield of earlier space shooter games is arranged to fit the 3D perspective, with the stars coming into view at the centre of the screen and flying outward, giving the impression of the player's ship moving through space.

Release date
December 31, 1983
Developer
Parker Brothers
Publisher
Parker Brothers
Players
1

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Gyruss

The gameplay is similar to that of Galaga but presented in a forced 3D perspective, with the player's ship facing 'into' the screen and able to move around the perimeter of an implicit circle. The scrolling starfield of earlier space shooter games is arranged to fit the 3D perspective, with the stars coming into view at the centre of the screen and flying outward, giving the impression of the player's ship moving through space.

Genres

Action

Modes

Single Player

Studios and credits

Developer
Parker Brothers
Publisher
Parker Brothers

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1983 · E - Everyone

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