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Shienryu
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
Shienryu
Deep cut
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Warashi |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Simple 2000 |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Shienryu is a shoot 'em up released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Warashi and published by Sega.
It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and Quake. Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
It is part of the Simple 2000 series. The series also appears on other systems with Bittersweet Fools (Dreamcast) and Shienryu (PS1).
Shienryu supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Shienryu 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.
Shienryu walkthroughs & guides
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Shienryu FAQ
When did Shienryu come out on the Saturn?
Shienryu was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997.
Who made Shienryu?
It was developed by Warashi and published by Sega.
Is Shienryu multiplayer?
Yes. Shienryu supports up to 2 players.
How long does Shienryu take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Shienryu 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 Shienryu 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.