Commodore 64 · Shooter
Gyruss
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Gyruss is a shooter developed by Konami.
Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Konami also made Contra, Frogger and Metal Gear for the C64.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Gyruss is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Gyruss walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gyruss.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Gyruss FAQ
Who made Gyruss?
It was developed by Konami.
How long does Gyruss take to play?
As a shooter, Gyruss typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gyruss on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.