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 Japan in November 1999. Vertical shoot'em up with enemy bullet capture mechanic, medal fire system, projectile-covered bosses. Japanese version.
In-store demo of GigaWing put out to showcase Takumi's shooter, its shot reflector and its flood of projectiles, on shop floors. This kind of promotional disc, never sold, circulated in small numbers and often ended up destroyed. Its interest is more than a curiosity: for collectors of Capcom shoot 'em ups, it is a rare promotional step between the arcade cabinet and the retail release.
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.
