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Zero Gunner 2 (Japan)

Sega Dreamcast
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Reviewed in
2001
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✪ Reviewed on May 11, 2024
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A snappy, colorful Psikyo vertical shooter with free shot rotation. Precise controls, varied patterns and deep scoring. An excellent arcade shmup.

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Category
Shooter 1 player 7+
Description
Combat helicopters clash in this Psikyo vertical shoot'em up released late on Dreamcast. Published by Psikyo, released in Japan in March 2001. Vertical shoot'em up with war helicopters, varied enemy formations, powerful bosses and intense Psikyo gameplay. Japanese edition.

Zero Gunner 2 review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,47 GB 📅01/03/2001
Published by Psikyo

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Collector interest

A Psikyo shooter released in 2001, equipped with the free-rotation aim that sets it apart from the studio's classic vertical output. Coming late in the console's life and pressed in few copies, it became one of the most coveted Dreamcast shmups. Its real scarcity, the Psikyo signature and an international demand from scoring enthusiasts sustain a high, lasting value, rare for a title from this commercial-extinction period.

An underrated gem

From Psikyo, this shooter rests on a clever idea: a helicopter that pivots freely through 360°, letting you aim in every direction in the thick of the action. Released in Japan to a small crowd, it quickly vanished from view. Frantic and accessible, it'll delight fans of arcade shooting who enjoy a touch of tactical freedom.

Is Zero Gunner 2 still worth playing in 2026?

A shoot'em up by Psikyo, Zero Gunner 2 stands out with its 360-degree rotation system: the helicopter pivots freely to aim in every direction, genuinely refreshing the vertical shmup. The snappy pace, imposing bosses and clean readability land well, true to the studio's craft. The 3D has aged a touch but the gameplay stays punchy and demanding. A sought-after Dreamcast piece, recommended without reserve to fans of scoring and sharp arcade shooting.

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