Arcade

Gyruss

Gyruss (ジャイラス Jairasu?) is a shoot 'em up video arcade game developed by Konami, and released in 1983. It was designed by Yoshiki Okamoto, who had earlier created Time Pilot for Konami. Gyruss was licensed to Centuri in the United States, and was ported to numerous games consoles and home computers. It follows in the tradition of space war games such as Space Invaders and Galaga.Gyruss was the second and last game Yoshiki Okamoto designed for Konami, after Time Pilot. Due to pay disputes, he was fired after the release of this game, and soon joined Capcom, where he would write 1942 and the first Street Fighter game.The game's background music is an electronic, fast-paced arrangement of...

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1983
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

23 achievements · 342 total points

Firepower Get the Twin Shot (Default Dipswitch Settings)
2 pts
Satellite Sweep Destroy a 3 satellite group (no orb) (Default Dipswitch Settings)
5 pts
Hot Shot Clear an incoming formation (Default Dipswitch Settings)
5 pts
Hot Shot Part Duex Clear 2 incoming formations in a stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Hot Shot Part Duex +1 Clear 3 incoming formations in a stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Hot Shot Part Duex Duex Clear 4 incoming formations in a stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Gyruss Ace Clear all 5 incoming formations in a stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
50 pts
Space Armada Stockpile 4 reserve ships (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
The Outermost Planet Reach Neptune (Default Dipswitch Settings)
5 pts
Perfect Neptune Get the 10,000 bonus on Neptune Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Warp to where? Reach Uranus (Default Dipswitch Settings)
5 pts
Perfect Uranus Get the 10,000 bonus on Uranus Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Check out the rings Reach Saturn (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Perfect Saturn Get the 10,000 bonus on Saturn Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Catch the Red Eye Reach Jupiter (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Perfect Jupiter Get the 10,000 bonus on Jupiter Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Get your ass to Mars Reach Mars (Default Dipswitch Settings)
10 pts
Perfect Mars Get the 10,000 bonus on Mars Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Welcome to Earth Reach Earth (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Perfect Earth Get the 10,000 bonus on Earth Chance Stage (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Voyager II Reach Stage 25 (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts
Points! Score 75,000 (Default Dipswitch Settings)
5 pts
More Points! Score 150,000 (Default Dipswitch Settings)
25 pts

Gyruss leaderboard

Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

1 greyson.lueilwitz 1 achievement 500 XP

Gyruss frequently asked questions

How do I play Gyruss online with a friend?

Gyruss (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Gyruss on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Gyruss in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Gyruss netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Gyruss have achievements?

Yes, Gyruss has 23 achievements worth 342 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Gyruss for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Gyruss on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.