Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up
Gley Lancer
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Masaya Games |
| Publisher | NCS Corporation |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Gley Lancer is a shoot 'em up developed by Masaya Games and published by NCS Corporation.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Masaya Games also made Langrisser II, Langrisser and Gynoug for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gley Lancer 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.
Gley Lancer walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Gley Lancer FAQ
When did Gley Lancer come out on the Genesis?
Gley Lancer was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Gley Lancer?
It was developed by Masaya Games and published by NCS Corporation.
Is Gley Lancer multiplayer?
No. Gley Lancer is a single-player game.
How long does Gley Lancer take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gley Lancer 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 Gley Lancer 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.