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| publisher={{company|[[Capcom]]|region=Japan, US}}, {{company|[[Virgin Interactive]]|region=Europe}}
 
| developer=[[Takumi Corporation]]
 
| developer=[[Takumi Corporation]]
 
| system=[[Sega Dreamcast]]
 
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| peripherals=[[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]], [[Jump Pack]], [[Dreamcast Modem]], [[Visual Memory Unit]], [[Dreamcast VGA Box]]
 
| players=1-2
 
| players=1-2
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| dc_code_us=T-1209N
 
| dc_code_us=T-1209N
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| dc_rrp_us=49.99{{magref|odmus|5|88}}
 
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| dc_code_eu=T-7008D-50
 
| dc_code_eu=T-7008D-50
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| dc_date_uk=2000-10-20{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20020619172559/http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=2407}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010803105813/http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720/}}
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ギガウイング) is a vertical shoot-'em-up game developed by [[Takumi Corporation]] and published by [[Capcom]] for Capcom CPS2 arcade hardware. It was later ported to the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 1999.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ギガウイング) is a vertical shoot-'em-up game developed by [[Takumi Corporation]] and published by [[Capcom]] for Capcom CPS2 arcade hardware. It was later ported to the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 1999.
  
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==Gameplay==
 
The primary gimmick of this game is the Reflect Barrier: holding the fire button at the proper time will generate a force field that sends enemy bullets right back at them. This usually results in loads of score multipliers, which the game already gives out in copious amounts (another primary feature).
 
The primary gimmick of this game is the Reflect Barrier: holding the fire button at the proper time will generate a force field that sends enemy bullets right back at them. This usually results in loads of score multipliers, which the game already gives out in copious amounts (another primary feature).
  
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==History==
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===Legacy===
 
''Giga Wing'' was followed by ''[[Giga Wing 2]]''.
 
''Giga Wing'' was followed by ''[[Giga Wing 2]]''.
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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{{creditstable|
{{creditsheader|'''Staff Credit'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Staff Credit}}
 
*'''Voice Actor:''' Shotaro Morikubo, Ai Orikasa, Maaya Sakamoto, Akio Ohtsuka
 
*'''Voice Actor:''' Shotaro Morikubo, Ai Orikasa, Maaya Sakamoto, Akio Ohtsuka
 
*'''Planner:''' I.Satoh, R.Hazuki, & Project Gigawing
 
*'''Planner:''' I.Satoh, R.Hazuki, & Project Gigawing
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*'''Producer:''' Y.Ozaki
 
*'''Producer:''' Y.Ozaki
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' T.Fujimoto
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' T.Fujimoto
{{creditsheader|'''Capcom Staff'''}}
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{{creditsheader|Capcom Staff}}
 
*'''Coordinator:''' T.Sadamoto, T.Saitou
 
*'''Coordinator:''' T.Sadamoto, T.Saitou
 
*'''Sound Adviser:''' Hiroaki "X68K" Kondo, Tomohiro Masuda
 
*'''Sound Adviser:''' Hiroaki "X68K" Kondo, Tomohiro Masuda
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*'''Presented by:''' [[Capcom]]
 
*'''Presented by:''' [[Capcom]]
 
*'''Development Cooperate with:''' [[Takumi Corporation|Takumi]]
 
*'''Development Cooperate with:''' [[Takumi Corporation|Takumi]]
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
{{gallery
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|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit GigaWing UK pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] UK press release}}
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|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit GigaWing FR pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] FR press release}}
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|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit GigaWing DE pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] DE press release}}
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|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit GigaWing SP pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] ES press release}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
|ConsolesPlus FR 106.pdf|consolesplus|106|31
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|consolesplus|106|31
 
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}}
 
}}
 
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| consolesplus=85
 
| consolesplus_source={{num|106|page=93|pdf=ConsolesPlus FR 106.pdf}}
 
| cvg=60
 
| cvg_source={{num|224|page=89|pdf=CVG UK 224.pdf}}
 
| dmjp=70
 
| dmjp_source={{num|1999-36|page=25|pdf=DCM_JP_19991119_1999-36.pdf}}
 
| dmjp_r=85
 
| dmjp_r_source={{num||page=34|pdf=Dorimaga_20021011_JP.pdf}}
 
| dmuk=35
 
| dmuk_source={{num|4|page=74|pdf=DreamcastMagazine UK 04.pdf|pdfpage=74}}
 
| famitsu=70
 
| famitsu_source={{num|570|page=30|pdf=}}
 
}}
 
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| manual=Giga Wing DC JP Manual.pdf
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| console=Dreamcast
 
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| region=US
 
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| disc=GigaWing DC US Disc.jpg
 
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| region=JP
 
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| back=GigaWing DC JP Box Back.jpg
 
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| disc=GigaWing DC JP Disc.jpg
 
 
}}
 
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==Technical information==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
*Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/990904/ Dreamcast]
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* Capcom USA webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20010610032425/http://www.capcom.com/xpml/game.xpml?gameid=600017 Dreamcast]
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* Sega of America webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20020106154902/http://www.sega.com:80/pc/catalog/SegaProduct.jhtml?PRODID=173&CATID=124 Dreamcast]
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* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/990904/ Dreamcast]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 11:32, 31 August 2024

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  • NTSC-J
  • PAL

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Giga Wing
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Capcom (Japan, US), Virgin Interactive (Europe)
Developer:
Original system(s): Capcom CPS-2
Peripherals supported: Dreamcast Arcade Stick, Jump Pack, Dreamcast Modem, Visual Memory Unit, Dreamcast VGA Box
Genre: Shooting[1][2][3]

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
JP
¥5,800 (6,090)5,800e[2] T-1208M
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Dreamcast
US
$49.9949.99[6] T-1209N
ESRB: Everyone
Sega Dreamcast
EU
T-7008D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
DE
T-7008D-50
USK: 6
Sega Dreamcast
ES
T-7008D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
FR
T-7008D-50
SELL: 12+
Sega Dreamcast
UK
£39.9939.99[9][10] T-7008D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
AU
Non-Sega versions

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Giga Wing (ギガウイング) is a vertical shoot-'em-up game developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Capcom for Capcom CPS2 arcade hardware. It was later ported to the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Gameplay

The primary gimmick of this game is the Reflect Barrier: holding the fire button at the proper time will generate a force field that sends enemy bullets right back at them. This usually results in loads of score multipliers, which the game already gives out in copious amounts (another primary feature).

History

Legacy

Giga Wing was followed by Giga Wing 2.

Production credits

Staff Credit
  • Voice Actor: Shotaro Morikubo, Ai Orikasa, Maaya Sakamoto, Akio Ohtsuka
  • Planner: I.Satoh, R.Hazuki, & Project Gigawing
  • Character Designer: K.Toume
  • Mechanic Designer: S.Satou, T.Mukaide, T.Suzuki, K.Taketoshi, Y.Ono
  • Object Designer: S.Satou, T.Mukaide, T.Suzuki, K.Taketoshi, Y.Ono, I.Matsumura, H.Akiyama, K.Morioka
  • Scroll Designer: M.Oose, K.Yogi, A.Ootaka, & K.Kusaka
  • Music Compose & Arrange: Y.Kaminishi, M.Yuge
  • Programmer: Y.Kobayashi, T.Nishi, K.Ishii, N.Hashimoto, M.Asazaki
  • Producer: Y.Ozaki
  • Executive Producer: T.Fujimoto
Capcom Staff
  • Coordinator: T.Sadamoto, T.Saitou
  • Sound Adviser: Hiroaki "X68K" Kondo, Tomohiro Masuda
  • Program Support: K.Kaneko, M.Shinohara, N.Matushima, Cham
  • Sound Director: Toshio Kajino
  • Development Manager: Etos
  • Network: Hiroyuki Yamashita
  • Producer: T.Minami
  • Executive Producer: Y.Okamoto, N.Funamizu
  • Special Thanks to: All Capcom Staff & All Takumi Staff, ...and You
  • Presented by: Capcom
  • Development Cooperate with: Takumi

Magazine articles

Main article: Giga Wing/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

VirginE3PressKit GigaWing UK pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 UK press release
VirginE3PressKit GigaWing UK pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit GigaWing FR pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 FR press release
VirginE3PressKit GigaWing FR pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit GigaWing DE pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 DE press release
VirginE3PressKit GigaWing DE pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit GigaWing SP pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 ES press release
VirginE3PressKit GigaWing SP pr.pdf
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Print advert in Consoles + (FR) #106: "Novembre 2000" (2000-1x-xx)
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Physical scans

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Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Consoles + (FR) PAL
85
[14]
Computer & Video Games (UK) PAL
50
[9]
DC-UK (UK) PAL
70
[10]
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
70
[15]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) NTSC-J
35
[16]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
35
[17]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
85
[18]
Dreamzone (FR) NTSC-J
65
[19]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
61
[20]
Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU)
88
[21]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
70
[22]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
50
[23]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
75
[24]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
72
[25]
Gamers' Republic (US) NTSC-J
50
[26]
Incite Video Gaming (US) NTSC-U
40
[27]
Joypad (IT) NTSC-J
70
[28]
Mega Fun (DE) NTSC-U
32
[29]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
25
[30]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
30
[31]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
60
[6]
PSX Extreme (PL)
70
[32]
Sega Magazin (DE) NTSC-U
40
[33]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-J
50
[34]
Video Games (DE) PAL
55
[35]
Sega Dreamcast
57
Based on
25 reviews

Giga Wing

Dreamcast, JP
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Cover
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Spinecard
GigaWing DC JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Giga Wing DC JP Manual.pdf
Manual
Dreamcast, US
GigaWing DC US Box Back.jpgGigaWing DC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
GigaWing DC US Disc.jpg
Disc
Giga Wing DC US Manual.pdf
Manual
GigaWingDCUSInlay.jpg
Inlay
Dreamcast, EU
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Cover
GigaWing DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc

Technical information

Main article: Giga Wing/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. File:GigaWing DC JP Box Back.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/990904/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-05-05 06:07)
  3. https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab02 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
  4. http://www.sega.com:80/pc/catalog/SegaProduct.jhtml?PRODID=173&CATID=124 (Wayback Machine: 2002-01-06 15:49)
  5. http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/newReleases/morenr-DC.asp (Wayback Machine: 2000-08-15 05:47)
  6. 6.0 6.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "May/June 2000" (US; 2000-04-04), page 88
  7. http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=2407 (Wayback Machine: 2002-06-19 17:25)
  8. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720/ (Wayback Machine: 2001-08-03 10:58)
  9. 9.0 9.1 Computer & Video Games, "July 2000" (UK; 2000-06-14), page 89
  10. 10.0 10.1 DC-UK, "September 2000" (UK; 2000-08-02), page 75
  11. http://www.micromania.fr/zooms/?ref=17515 (Wayback Machine: 2000-12-14 14:44)
  12. http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=15315&codprov= (Wayback Machine: 2001-09-17 11:03)
  13. http://www.futuregamez.net:80/outnow/dc.html (Wayback Machine: 2001-07-31 23:17)
  14. Consoles +, "Novembre 2000" (FR; 2000-1x-xx), page 93
  15. Dreamcast Magazine, "1999-36 (1999-11-19,26)" (JP; 1999-11-05), page 25
  16. Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 4" (UK; 1999-12-23), page 74
  17. Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 14" (UK; 2000-10-05), page 68
  18. Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 34
  19. Dreamzone, "Janvier 2000" (FR; 1999-12-16), page 124
  20. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "April 2000" (US; 2000-03-07), page 158
  21. Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast, "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye" (RU; 2002-xx-xx), page 86
  22. Famitsu, "1999-11-19" (JP; 1999-11-05), page 30
  23. Fun Generation, "01/00" (DE; 1999-12-22), page 95
  24. GamePro, "May 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 110
  25. Game Informer, "March 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 60
  26. Gamers' Republic, "January 2000" (US; 1999-12-19), page 118
  27. Incite Video Gaming, "March 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 110
  28. Joypad, "Gennaio 2000" (IT; xxxx-xx-xx), page 82
  29. Mega Fun, "10/2000" (DE; 2000-09-06), page 65
  30. Next Generation, "November 2000" (US; 2000-10-17), page 126
  31. Official Dreamcast Magazine, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-11-02), page 92
  32. PSX Extreme, "03/2002" (PL; 2002-0x-xx), page 59
  33. Sega Magazin, "October 2000" (DE; 2000-09-04), page 22
  34. Video Games, "01/2000" (DE; 1999-12-15), page 71
  35. Video Games, "08/2000" (DE; 2000-07-05), page 113


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