Konami's arcade cylindrical tube shooter on NES. Enemies arrive in spirals within a memorable baroque musical atmosphere. Unique concept still captivating. A classic to rediscover.
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Shooter1 player7+
Description
Circular space shoot-'em-up featuring a spacecraft attacking orbiting enemies. Published by Konami, released in the USA in 1989. Unique circular scrolling, firing against formation enemies and sector bosses. NES port of Konami's Gyruss arcade.
Gyruss review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Spinning around the rim of the screen to swoop toward the centre in a dizzying space ballet: this shooter with circular movement looks like no other. The tension rises as you near the heart of the galaxy, carried by a haunting musical theme. Original, snappy and hypnotic, an arcade gem that still surprises with its boldness.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Gyruss still worth playing in 2026?
A space shoot 'em up from Konami, Gyruss offers original circular shooting where the ship rotates around the screen edge to fend off waves of enemies converging on the centre, in a progression toward the Sun through the solar system. The singular concept, the snappy gameplay and the Bach musical arrangement make it an arcade classic apart. The NES conversion keeps the essence of that exhilarating mechanic. For a fan of retro shooters or someone curious about original concepts, the title keeps an intact effectiveness and singularity.
