The entire solar system is being attacked by the vicious Gyrusians, and it's up to you to save the day! You will need to fly your spaceship to each of the nine planets and then clear three stages of enemies to rid that planet of the Gyrusians. You start the game with a single cannon, but can gain a double cannon after shooting a power-up satellite. After clearing each planet, there is another bonus stage where additional weapons and bonus points can be collected.
Gyruss is an action-packed game where you move your spaceship in a circle around the perimeter of the screen. The gameplay involves dodging enemies and collecting power-ups to gain new abilities. As you progress through the levels, you'll encounter new challenges and obstacles that require quick reflexes and strategic thinking.
The NES version of Gyruss offers additional features such as extra music, new weapons, and unique enemies. A large boss also awaits at the end of each level, requiring you to use all your skills and abilities to defeat it. With its unique gameplay mechanics and challenging levels, Gyruss is a must-play for fans of action shooters.
Gyruss was released in 1984 for the Atari 5200 console.