Gunbird 2 Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shoot 'em Up

Gunbird 2

Deep cut Co-op

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperCity Connection
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGunbird
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by City Connection and published by Capcom, Gunbird 2 arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a shoot 'em up.

Among the 28 Dreamcast shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.

It is part of the Gunbird series. City Connection also made Zero Gunner 2 for the Dreamcast.

Gunbird 2 supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

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)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Gunbird 2 is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Gunbird 2 gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Gunbird 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Gunbird 2 FAQ

Who made Gunbird 2?

It was developed by City Connection and published by Capcom.

Is Gunbird 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Gunbird 2 supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Gunbird 2 take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Gunbird 2 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 Gunbird 2 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.

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