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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shoot 'em Up
Gyrodine
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Crux |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Crux and published by Taito, Gyrodine arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986 as a shoot 'em up. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
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)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gyrodine 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.
Gyrodine cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SZXUTTVG |
|---|---|
| Start with 5 Lives, instead of 3 | IEEAUZLA |
| Start with 7 Lives | YEEAUZLA |
| Start with 10 Lives | ZEEAUZLE |
| Infinite Lives | 0039:09 |
| Enable Invincibility Cheat (Enable on Title Screen) | EIOAKGEY |
Gyrodine walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Gyrodine FAQ
When did Gyrodine come out on the NES?
Gyrodine was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Gyrodine?
It was developed by Crux and published by Taito.
Is Gyrodine multiplayer?
No. Gyrodine is a single-player game.
How long does Gyrodine take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gyrodine 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 Gyrodine 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.