A Capcom horizontal shooter with wildly inflated scoring and skyrocketing multipliers. Monumental bosses and asteroid absorption deliver real thrills. A manic gem.
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Shooter1 player7+
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Ship pilots face bullet rain in this Capcom vertical shoot'em up with bullet-capture system. Published by Capcom, released in Europe in November 1999. Vertical shoot'em up with enemy bullet capture mechanic, medal fire system, projectile-covered bosses. European version.
European edition of GigaWing, Takumi's manic shooter published by Capcom, famed for its shot reflector and dizzying scores reaching into the billions. PAL boxed Capcom shooters were pressed in small numbers, placing this disc among the genre's coveted pieces on Dreamcast. Demand from scoring enthusiasts, never faded, sustains a high and lasting value.
Is GigaWing still worth playing in 2026?
Developed by Takumi for Capcom, this vertical manic shooter made its name with a reflect barrier that bounces enemy fire back and with score counters that climb into preposterous figures. Short and intense, it shines when chasing the perfect multiplier and trading scores in two player play. The 2D sprites stay readable and the pace has not aged on Dreamcast, a faithful port of the arcade board. A genre staple for shmup fans and a sought after item for collectors.
