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IGDB / 12117

Gemini Wing

1987 Arcade Shooter
Humans and aliens are living in harmony in the future, until a tabloid journalist stirs up hatred towards aliens. They respond by invading the planet, and it's down to the protagonist to clear up a situation scarily similar to reality in this arcade conversion. Gemini Wing is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up, which is distinguished by its unusual power-up system. Instead of gaining occasional tokens which lead to Show full summary

Humans and aliens are living in harmony in the future, until a tabloid journalist stirs up hatred towards aliens. They respond by invading the planet, and it's down to the protagonist to clear up a situation scarily similar to reality in this arcade conversion. Gemini Wing is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up, which is distinguished by its unusual power-up system. Instead of gaining occasional tokens which lead to lasting weaponry improvements, occasional flurries of tokens are released to ensure a quick burst of improved fire. The organic backgrounds are detailed, and have many sections which fire at the player character.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused Game modeMultiplayer

Deep dive / Spielprofil

Everything about Gemini Wing: story and gameplay

A structured look at the narrative, game feel, and traits that define this game.

Story & context

Humans and aliens are living in harmony in the future, until a tabloid journalist stirs up hatred towards aliens. They respond by invading the planet, and it's down to the protagonist to clear up a situation scarily similar to reality in this arcade conversion. Gemini Wing is a vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up, which is distinguished by its unusual power-up system. Instead of gaining occasional tokens which lead to lasting weaponry improvements, occasional flurries of tokens are released to ensure a quick burst of improved fire. The organic backgrounds are detailed, and have many sections which fire at the player character.

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Game profile / Plain language

Gemini Wing: release, platforms, and facts

Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Tecmo
Publisher
Virgin Mastertronic, System Sacom, Tecmo
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Themes
Action, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Commodore C64/128/MAX 1989
  • Amstrad CPC 1989
  • Atari ST/STE 1989
  • Sharp X68000 Oct 31, 1990
  • Arcade 1987
  • Amiga 1989
  • MSX 1989
  • ZX Spectrum 1989

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