Difference between revisions of "Gunbird 2"

From Sega Retro
 
(48 intermediate revisions by 9 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Bob
 
{{Bob
 
| bobscreen=Gunbird2 title.png
 
| bobscreen=Gunbird2 title.png
−
| publisher=[[Capcom]], [[Virgin Interactive]] (EU)
+
| bobscreen2=Gunbird2 DC JP Title.png
 +
| bobscreen3=Gunbird2 DC EU Title.png
 +
| tab1=NTSC-U
 +
| tab2=NTSC-J
 +
| tab3=PAL
 +
| publisher={{company|[[Capcom]]|region=Japan, US}}, {{company|[[Virgin Interactive]]|region=Europe}}
 
| developer=[[Psikyo]]
 
| developer=[[Psikyo]]
 
| system=[[Sega Dreamcast]]
 
| system=[[Sega Dreamcast]]
Line 7: Line 12:
 
| peripherals=[[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]], [[Jump Pack]], [[Dreamcast Modem]], [[Visual Memory Unit]], [[Dreamcast VGA Box]]
 
| peripherals=[[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]], [[Jump Pack]], [[Dreamcast Modem]], [[Visual Memory Unit]], [[Dreamcast VGA Box]]
 
| players=1-2
 
| players=1-2
−
| genre=Shoot-'em-Up
+
| genre=Shooting{{fileref|Gunbird2 DC JP Box Back.jpg}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140804074042/http://sega.jp/dc/000301/}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200201225739/https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01}}
−
| originalpublishers=[[Psikyo]]
+
| licensor=[[Psikyo]], [[Capcom]]
 
| originalsystem=Arcade boards
 
| originalsystem=Arcade boards
 
| releases={{releasesDC
 
| releases={{releasesDC
−
| dc_date_us=2000
+
| dc_date_jp=2000-03-09{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140804074042/http://sega.jp/dc/000301/}}
 +
| dc_code_jp=T-1213M
 +
| dc_rrp_jp=5,800e{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20140804074042/http://sega.jp/dc/000301/}}
 +
| dc_rating_jp=all
 +
| dc_date_us=2000-11-15{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20001219122500/http://www.capcom.com:80/xpml/game.xpml?gameid=550023}}<!--2000-11-10{{intref|Press release: 2000-11-10: Gun Bird 2 Now Available}}-->
 
| dc_code_us=T-1214N
 
| dc_code_us=T-1214N
−
| dc_rrp_us=29.99{{fileref|ODCM US 08.pdf|page=110}}
+
| dc_rating_us=t
−
| dc_date_eu=2001-01-05{{magref|odmuk|16|36}}
+
| dc_rrp_us=29.95{{intref|Press release: 2000-11-10: Gun Bird 2 Now Available}}<!--29.99{{magref|odmus|8|110}}{{magref|gamepro|149|81}}-->
 +
| dc_date_eu=2001-02-02
 
| dc_code_eu=T-7018D-50
 
| dc_code_eu=T-7018D-50
−
| dc_date_jp=2000-03-09
+
| dc_rating_eu=11
−
| dc_code_jp=T-1213M
+
| dc_date_uk=2001-02-02{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20010412034754/http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=3180}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20011221005547/http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720}}<!--2001-02-09{{magref|odmuk|17|32}}-->
−
| dc_rrp_jp=5,800
+
| dc_rrp_uk=39.99{{magref|odmuk|17|71}}{{magref|dmuk|15|66}}
−
| dc_date_au=200x
+
| dc_code_uk=T-7018D-50
−
| dc_rrp_au=79.95{{fileref|Hyper AU 092.pdf|page=69}}
+
| dc_rating_uk=11
 +
| dc_date_de=2001-01-30{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010304081047/http://www.okaysoft.de:80/DCNEU.HTM}}
 +
| dc_code_de=T-7018D-50
 +
| dc_rating_de=16
 +
| dc_date_fr=2001-02-02{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20021104125253/http://www.micromania.fr/zooms/?ref=17911}}
 +
| dc_code_fr=T-7018D-50
 +
| dc_rating_fr=12
 +
| dc_date_es=2001-01-31{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20010917155836/http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=16435&codprov=}}
 +
| dc_code_es=T-7018D-50
 +
| dc_rating_es=16
 +
| dc_date_au=2001-02-20{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20020101221133/http://www.gameswarehouse.com.au/DRCnew.asp}}<!--2000-12-22{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20010731231717/http://www.futuregamez.net:80/outnow/dc.html}}-->
 +
| dc_rrp_au=79.95{{magref|hyper|92|69}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
| sega=all
+
| otherformats={{NonSega|Arcade}}
−
| esrb=t
+
| properties={{Properties|DC|adx|flash|sofdec}}
−
| elspa=11
 
−
| sell=12
 
−
| usk=16
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ガンバード２) is a 1998 arcade shoot-'em-up by [[Psikyo]] ported to the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 2000. It is a sequel to ''[[Gunbird]]''.
 
{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ガンバード２) is a 1998 arcade shoot-'em-up by [[Psikyo]] ported to the [[Sega Dreamcast]] in 2000. It is a sequel to ''[[Gunbird]]''.
Line 34: Line 52:
  
 
Owing to the fact [[Capcom]] published the game, Morrigan from the ''Darkstalkers'' series is a playable character.
 
Owing to the fact [[Capcom]] published the game, Morrigan from the ''Darkstalkers'' series is a playable character.
 +
 +
===Characters===
 +
{{InfoTable|imagewidths=200|
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Alucard
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Alucard.png
 +
| desc=A 300-year-old charming vampire from Romania. He seems to have overcome most of a vampire's weaknesses except two.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Spread
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Bat Rockets
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Bat Swarm
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Drill Cape
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Cross Beams
 +
Fires bat-shaped projectiles. Secondary weapon fires slow-moving but powerful bat rockets. Charge weapon fires multiple homing bat projectiles around the screen. For his melee attack, he uses his cape like a drill. Super weapon fires a powerful cross-shaped beam, causing good damage if enemy is within range.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Marion Sorin
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Marion.png
 +
| desc=Marion from the first game who became even younger due to a magic spell going wrong. Her personality hasn't changed at all.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Spread
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Homing Star Projectiles
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Rabbit Blasts
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Yo-Yo Rabbit
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Candy Transfiguration
 +
Marion changed very little in terms of gameplay. Her melee attack swings poor Pomme-Pomme like a flail towards the enemies. Charge weapon, now depending on the charge meter, can fire multiple blasts. Super Weapon has been changed: It now transforms all enemy projectiles into candies, which give player points if grabbed. It causes no damage, however.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Valpiro
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Valpiro.png
 +
| desc=An upgraded version of Valnus from the first game. Seems to be built by Soviet Union judging from the red star on his chest.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Concentrated
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Saw Blade Launchers
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Bullet Spray Arms
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Claw Strike
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Laser Cannon
 +
Secondary weapons pass through enemies, causing damage as they slow down. Charge weapon fires Valpiro's arms, which stop in mid-air and spray the screen with bullets. Melee weapon is the same one used by Valnus's charge attack. Super weapon sprays the back and sides with small lasers and fires a powerful beam toward the front.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Tavia
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Tavia.png
 +
| desc=Ash's 9 year-old-niece. Joins the fight to find a cure for her sick mother. If paired with Marion, she often tries to rein her in. Flies around with the same type of backpack used by Ash.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Concentrated
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Sonic Waves
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Rocket Barrage
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Laser Sword
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Robot Bombing Run
 +
Uses the same main and secondary weapons used by Ash. Charge attack fires several rockets in a straight line, drilling through enemies. Melee weapon strikes with what looks like a beam saber from Gundam series. Super weapon calls down several massive robots that will carpet bomb the screen.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Hei-Cob
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_HeiCob.png
 +
| desc=A 18-year-old young Arabian man, who joins the adventure to find rare antiques for his collection. He files around with a flying carpet and uses genies for his special attacks.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Spread
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Scimitar Swords
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Genie Rapid Fire
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Bomb
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Genie Rush
 +
Secondary weapons fire several slow-moving swords in a V-shaped pattern, passing through enemies. Charge weapon deploys a genie that will remain stationary and keep shooting bullets while active. Melee weapon drops a very short-range bomb with small blast radius and good damage. Super weapon creates a genie that will dance in the middle of the screen, damaging enemies and clearing projectiles.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Aine
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Aine.png
 +
| desc=A recurring character from other Psikyo games, a slightly unhinged, half-naked samurai warrior who is looking for a cure for her sister Asuka, who has fallen ill.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Concentrated
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Flaming Arrows
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Sword Beam
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Sword Slash
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Rose Tornado
 +
Very limited coverage for main weapon but secondary weapon kind of remedies it. Secondary weapon also causes additional damage after hit. Charge weapon creates a vertical beam continues to damage enemies for a while. Melee attack swipes the sword twice, causing more damage than other characters. Super weapon makes Ain dance and transforms enemy projectiles into roses. Picking up roses will give points but otherwise dance causes low damage.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Morrigan Aensland
 +
| image=Gunbird2_DC_US_screenshot_Morrigan.png
 +
| desc=Arguably the most popular character from Capcom's Darkstalkers series. A fun-loving, hedonistic and beautiful succubus from the nether world. Exclusive to the Dreamcast version.
 +
*'''Main Weapon:''' Concentrated
 +
*'''Secondary Weapon:''' Tracking Blades
 +
*'''Charge Weapon:''' Soul Fist
 +
*'''Melee Weapon:''' Wing Strike
 +
*'''Super Weapon:''' Shell Pierce
 +
Secondary weapon fires small knives in the direction of the enemies, creating crowd control capabilities. Charge weapon fires a glowing yellow blast that will slowly pierce the enemies and cause damage continuously. Melee weapon has a short range but large spread. Super weapon calls down mirages of Morrigan toward the upper edge of the screen. Just like her charge weapon, they drill though enemies and cause damage continuously. Arguably most powerful character in the game.
 +
}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
Line 40: Line 139:
 
*'''Game Produce:''' Shin. Nakamura
 
*'''Game Produce:''' Shin. Nakamura
 
*'''Character Design:''' Masato Natsumoto
 
*'''Character Design:''' Masato Natsumoto
−
*'''Voice Actor:''' Ikue Ohtani, Kyosei Thukui, Norio Wakamoto, Rei Sakuma, Takehito Koyasu, Yuji Mithuya, Yuko Minaguchi, Noriko Ohara, Jyoji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe
+
*'''Voice Actor:''' [[Ikue Otani|Ikue Ohtani]], Kyosei Thukui, [[Norio Wakamoto]], [[Rei Sakuma]], [[Takehito Koyasu]], [[Yuji Mitsuya|Yuji Mithuya]], [[Yuko Minaguchi]], Noriko Ohara, [[Jouji Yanami|Jyoji Yanami]], Kazuya Tatekabe
 
*'''Program:''' Shiori Saito, Kenichi Fujita, Kunihiko Nogomi, Katsuhiro Nishida, Katsuya Shikanouchi
 
*'''Program:''' Shiori Saito, Kenichi Fujita, Kunihiko Nogomi, Katsuhiro Nishida, Katsuya Shikanouchi
 
*'''Design:''' Hiroshi Yamada, Hideyuki Oda, Norikazu Takemoti, Yoko Tsukagoshi, Emi Taniguchi, Keizou Fujita, Kunio Asahara, Masashi Kajikawa, Shinji Nohara, Naozumi Yorichika
 
*'''Design:''' Hiroshi Yamada, Hideyuki Oda, Norikazu Takemoti, Yoko Tsukagoshi, Emi Taniguchi, Keizou Fujita, Kunio Asahara, Masashi Kajikawa, Shinji Nohara, Naozumi Yorichika
Line 56: Line 155:
 
==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
{{gallery
 +
|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 UK pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] UK press release}}
 +
|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 FR pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] FR press release}}
 +
|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 DE pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] DE press release}}
 +
|{{gitem|VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 SP pr.pdf|[[E3 2000]] ES press release}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
−
|ConsolesPlus FR 106.pdf|consolesplus|106|31
+
|consolesplus|106|31
 +
}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|576k|35|28
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
Line 66: Line 172:
 
| cvg=60
 
| cvg=60
 
| cvg_source={{num|233}}
 
| cvg_source={{num|233}}
−
| consolesplus=80
 
−
| consolesplus_source={{num|110|page=94|pdf=ConsolesPlus FR 110.pdf}}
 
−
| dmjp=70
 
−
| dmjp_source={{num|2000-09|page=19|pdf=DCM_JP_20000317_2000-09.pdf}}
 
−
| dmjp_r=84
 
−
| dmjp_r_source={{num||page=34|pdf=Dorimaga JP 20021011 2002-18.pdf}}
 
−
| famitsu=73
 
−
| famitsu_source={{num|587|page=33|pdf=}}
 
 
| gamesmaster=70
 
| gamesmaster=70
 
| gamesmaster_source={{num|101}}
 
| gamesmaster_source={{num|101}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 +
| console=Dreamcast
 +
| region=JP
 +
| front=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Front.jpg
 +
| back=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
 +
| square=yes
 +
| disc=Gunbird2 DC JP Disc.jpg
 +
| spinecard=Gunbird2 DC JP Spinecard.jpg
 +
| inlay=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Inlay.jpg
 +
| manual=Gunbird 2 DC JP Manual.pdf
 +
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Dreamcast
 
| console=Dreamcast
 
| region=US
 
| region=US
Line 85: Line 193:
 
| disc=
 
| disc=
 
| inlay=Gunbird2DCUSInlay.jpg
 
| inlay=Gunbird2DCUSInlay.jpg
 +
| manual=Gunbird2 DC US Manual.pdf
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Dreamcast
 
| console=Dreamcast
Line 92: Line 201:
 
| square=yes
 
| square=yes
 
| disc=Gunbird2 DC EU Disc.jpg
 
| disc=Gunbird2 DC EU Disc.jpg
−
}}{{Scanbox
+
| manual=GunBird2-DC-EU-Manual.pdf
−
| console=Dreamcast
 
−
| region=JP
 
−
| front=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Front.jpg
 
−
| back=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
 
−
| square=yes
 
−
| disc=Gunbird2 DC JP Disc.jpg
 
−
| spinecard=Gunbird2 DC JP Spinecard.jpg
 
−
| inlay=Gunbird2 DC JP Box Inlay.jpg
 
−
| manual=Gunbird 2 DC JP Manual.pdf
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Technical information==
 +
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
−
*Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/000301/ Dreamcast]
+
* Capcom USA webpage: [https://web.archive.org/web/20001219122500/http://www.capcom.com:80/xpml/game.xpml?gameid=550023 Dreamcast]
 +
* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/dc/000301/ Dreamcast]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
 +
 +
{{Gunbird2Omni}}

Latest revision as of 16:38, 30 October 2024

n/a

  • NTSC-U
  • NTSC-J
  • PAL

Gunbird2 title.png

Gunbird2 DC JP Title.png

Gunbird2 DC EU Title.png

Gunbird 2
System(s): Sega Dreamcast
Publisher: Capcom (Japan, US), Virgin Interactive (Europe)
Developer:
Licensor: Psikyo, Capcom
Original system(s): Arcade boards
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-1213M
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Dreamcast
US 		$29.9529.95[5] T-1214N
ESRB: Teen
Sega Dreamcast
EU 		T-7018D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
DE 		T-7018D-50
USK: 16
Sega Dreamcast
ES 		T-7018D-50
aDeSe: 16+
Sega Dreamcast
FR 		T-7018D-50
SELL: 12+
Sega Dreamcast
UK 		£39.9939.99[8][9] T-7018D-50
ELSPA: 11+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
AU 		$79.9579.95[14]
Non-Sega versions

This short article is in need of work. You can help Sega Retro by adding to it.

Gunbird 2 (ガンバード２) is a 1998 arcade shoot-'em-up by Psikyo ported to the Sega Dreamcast in 2000. It is a sequel to Gunbird.

Gameplay

Like its predecessor, Gunbird 2 is a vertical-scrolling shoot-'em-up with a light-hearted tone.

Owing to the fact Capcom published the game, Morrigan from the Darkstalkers series is a playable character.

Characters

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Alucard.png Alucard
A 300-year-old charming vampire from Romania. He seems to have overcome most of a vampire's weaknesses except two.
  • Main Weapon: Spread
  • Secondary Weapon: Bat Rockets
  • Charge Weapon: Bat Swarm
  • Melee Weapon: Drill Cape
  • Super Weapon: Cross Beams

Fires bat-shaped projectiles. Secondary weapon fires slow-moving but powerful bat rockets. Charge weapon fires multiple homing bat projectiles around the screen. For his melee attack, he uses his cape like a drill. Super weapon fires a powerful cross-shaped beam, causing good damage if enemy is within range.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Marion.png Marion Sorin
Marion from the first game who became even younger due to a magic spell going wrong. Her personality hasn't changed at all.
  • Main Weapon: Spread
  • Secondary Weapon: Homing Star Projectiles
  • Charge Weapon: Rabbit Blasts
  • Melee Weapon: Yo-Yo Rabbit
  • Super Weapon: Candy Transfiguration

Marion changed very little in terms of gameplay. Her melee attack swings poor Pomme-Pomme like a flail towards the enemies. Charge weapon, now depending on the charge meter, can fire multiple blasts. Super Weapon has been changed: It now transforms all enemy projectiles into candies, which give player points if grabbed. It causes no damage, however.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Valpiro.png Valpiro
An upgraded version of Valnus from the first game. Seems to be built by Soviet Union judging from the red star on his chest.
  • Main Weapon: Concentrated
  • Secondary Weapon: Saw Blade Launchers
  • Charge Weapon: Bullet Spray Arms
  • Melee Weapon: Claw Strike
  • Super Weapon: Laser Cannon

Secondary weapons pass through enemies, causing damage as they slow down. Charge weapon fires Valpiro's arms, which stop in mid-air and spray the screen with bullets. Melee weapon is the same one used by Valnus's charge attack. Super weapon sprays the back and sides with small lasers and fires a powerful beam toward the front.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Tavia.png Tavia
Ash's 9 year-old-niece. Joins the fight to find a cure for her sick mother. If paired with Marion, she often tries to rein her in. Flies around with the same type of backpack used by Ash.
  • Main Weapon: Concentrated
  • Secondary Weapon: Sonic Waves
  • Charge Weapon: Rocket Barrage
  • Melee Weapon: Laser Sword
  • Super Weapon: Robot Bombing Run

Uses the same main and secondary weapons used by Ash. Charge attack fires several rockets in a straight line, drilling through enemies. Melee weapon strikes with what looks like a beam saber from Gundam series. Super weapon calls down several massive robots that will carpet bomb the screen.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot HeiCob.png Hei-Cob
A 18-year-old young Arabian man, who joins the adventure to find rare antiques for his collection. He files around with a flying carpet and uses genies for his special attacks.
  • Main Weapon: Spread
  • Secondary Weapon: Scimitar Swords
  • Charge Weapon: Genie Rapid Fire
  • Melee Weapon: Bomb
  • Super Weapon: Genie Rush

Secondary weapons fire several slow-moving swords in a V-shaped pattern, passing through enemies. Charge weapon deploys a genie that will remain stationary and keep shooting bullets while active. Melee weapon drops a very short-range bomb with small blast radius and good damage. Super weapon creates a genie that will dance in the middle of the screen, damaging enemies and clearing projectiles.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Aine.png Aine
A recurring character from other Psikyo games, a slightly unhinged, half-naked samurai warrior who is looking for a cure for her sister Asuka, who has fallen ill.
  • Main Weapon: Concentrated
  • Secondary Weapon: Flaming Arrows
  • Charge Weapon: Sword Beam
  • Melee Weapon: Sword Slash
  • Super Weapon: Rose Tornado

Very limited coverage for main weapon but secondary weapon kind of remedies it. Secondary weapon also causes additional damage after hit. Charge weapon creates a vertical beam continues to damage enemies for a while. Melee attack swipes the sword twice, causing more damage than other characters. Super weapon makes Ain dance and transforms enemy projectiles into roses. Picking up roses will give points but otherwise dance causes low damage.

Gunbird2 DC US screenshot Morrigan.png Morrigan Aensland
Arguably the most popular character from Capcom's Darkstalkers series. A fun-loving, hedonistic and beautiful succubus from the nether world. Exclusive to the Dreamcast version.
  • Main Weapon: Concentrated
  • Secondary Weapon: Tracking Blades
  • Charge Weapon: Soul Fist
  • Melee Weapon: Wing Strike
  • Super Weapon: Shell Pierce

Secondary weapon fires small knives in the direction of the enemies, creating crowd control capabilities. Charge weapon fires a glowing yellow blast that will slowly pierce the enemies and cause damage continuously. Melee weapon has a short range but large spread. Super weapon calls down mirages of Morrigan toward the upper edge of the screen. Just like her charge weapon, they drill though enemies and cause damage continuously. Arguably most powerful character in the game.

Production credits

  • Game Produce: Shin. Nakamura
  • Character Design: Masato Natsumoto
  • Voice Actor: Ikue Ohtani, Kyosei Thukui, Norio Wakamoto, Rei Sakuma, Takehito Koyasu, Yuji Mithuya, Yuko Minaguchi, Noriko Ohara, Jyoji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe
  • Program: Shiori Saito, Kenichi Fujita, Kunihiko Nogomi, Katsuhiro Nishida, Katsuya Shikanouchi
  • Design: Hiroshi Yamada, Hideyuki Oda, Norikazu Takemoti, Yoko Tsukagoshi, Emi Taniguchi, Keizou Fujita, Kunio Asahara, Masashi Kajikawa, Shinji Nohara, Naozumi Yorichika
  • Music & Sound: Masaki Izutani, Kensuke Satou, Toshiya Kobayashi
  • CS Project Staff: Isao Okano, Nobuhiro Mikami, Hiroyuki Takei, Kenichi Yaguchi
  • Special Thanks: Shinichi Yusa, Sachiko Sakamoto, Nobukazu Fukui, Daisuke Kato
Source:
In-game credits

Magazine articles

Main article: Gunbird 2/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 UK pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 UK press release
VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 UK pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 FR pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 FR press release
VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 FR pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 DE pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 DE press release
VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 DE pr.pdf

VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 SP pr.pdf

PDF
E3 2000 ES press release
VirginE3PressKit Gunbird2 SP pr.pdf
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Consoles + (FR) #106: "Novembre 2000" (2000-1x-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in 576 Konzol (HU) #35: "Január 2001" (2001-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
60 №233
70 №101
Sega Dreamcast
 65
Based on
2 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
76
[15]
Ação Games (BR)
60
[16]
Bonus (YU) PAL/NTSC
36
[17]
Consoles + (FR) PAL
80
[18]
Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel (FR) PAL
50
[19]
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
70
[20]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) NTSC-J
88
[21]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
51
[9]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
84
[22]
Dreamplanet (ES) PAL
50
[23]
Dreamzone (FR) NTSC-J
80
[24]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
65
[25]
Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU)
81
[26]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
73
[27]
Fun Generation (DE) NTSC-J
50
[28]
GameFan (US) NTSC-U
93
[29]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[30]
Game Station (UK)
60
[31]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
50
[32]
Gamers' Republic (US) NTSC-J
67
[33]
Gamers' Republic (US) NTSC-U
58
[34]
Hyper (AU) PAL
70
[14]
Joypad (IT) NTSC-J
70
[35]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
64
[36]
Neo Plus (PL)
50
[37]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
50
[38]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
60
[8]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
30
[39]
Revista Oficial Dreamcast (ES) PAL
50
[40]
Video Games (DE) NTSC-J
60
[41]
Sega Dreamcast
 64
Based on
30 reviews

Gunbird 2

Dreamcast, JP
Gunbird2 DC JP Box Back.jpgGunbird2 DC JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Gunbird2 DC JP Spinecard.jpg
Spinecard
Gunbird2 DC JP Disc.jpg
Disc
Gunbird 2 DC JP Manual.pdf
Manual
Gunbird2 DC JP Box Inlay.jpg
Inlay
Dreamcast, US
Gunbird2 DC US Box Back.jpgGunbird2 DC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Gunbird2 DC US Manual.pdf
Manual
Gunbird2DCUSInlay.jpg
Inlay
Dreamcast, EU
Gunbird2 DC EU Box Back.jpgGunbird2 DC EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Gunbird2 DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc

Technical information

Main article: Gunbird 2/Technical information.

External links

References

  1. ↑ File:Gunbird2 DC JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/000301/ (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-04 07:40)
  3. ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software_l.html#tab01 (Wayback Machine: 2020-02-01 22:57)
  4. ↑ http://www.capcom.com:80/xpml/game.xpml?gameid=550023 (Wayback Machine: 2000-12-19 12:25)
  5. ↑ Press release: 2000-11-10: Gun Bird 2 Now Available
  6. ↑ http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=3180 (Wayback Machine: 2001-04-12 03:47)
  7. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk:80/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300720 (Wayback Machine: 2001-12-21 00:55)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Official Dreamcast Magazine, "March 2001" (UK; 2001-02-08), page 71
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 15" (UK; 2000-11-02), page 66
  10. ↑ http://www.okaysoft.de:80/DCNEU.HTM (Wayback Machine: 2001-03-04 08:10)
  11. ↑ http://www.micromania.fr/zooms/?ref=17911 (Wayback Machine: 2002-11-04 12:52)
  12. ↑ http://www.centromail.es/top/ficha.asp?codmail=16435&codprov= (Wayback Machine: 2001-09-17 15:58)
  13. ↑ http://www.gameswarehouse.com.au/DRCnew.asp (Wayback Machine: 2002-01-01 22:11)
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Hyper, "June 2001" (AU; 2001-04-25), page 69
  15. ↑ 576 Konzol, "December 2000" (HU; 2000-xx-xx), page 45
  16. ↑ Ação Games, "Outubro 2000" (BR; 2000-xx-xx), page 53
  17. ↑ Bonus, "4/2001" (YU; 2001-05-25), page 41
  18. ↑ Consoles +, "Mars 2001" (FR; 2001-0x-xx), page 94
  19. ↑ Dreamcast: Le Magazine Officiel, "Mai/Juin 2001" (FR; 2001-0x-xx), page 52
  20. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2000-09 (2000-03-17)" (JP; 2000-03-03), page 19
  21. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 9" (UK; 2000-05-18), page 74
  22. ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 34
  23. ↑ Dreamplanet, "Marzo 2001" (ES; 2001-02-15), page 44
  24. ↑ Dreamzone, "mi Avril-mi Mai 2000" (FR; 2000-04-14), page 104
  25. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "October 2000" (US; 2000-09-05), page 174
  26. ↑ Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast, "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye" (RU; 2002-xx-xx), page 91
  27. ↑ Famitsu, "2000-03-17" (JP; 2000-03-03), page 33
  28. ↑ Fun Generation, "05/2000" (DE; 2000-04-19), page 99
  29. ↑ GameFan, "Volume 8, Issue 6: June 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 15
  30. ↑ GamePro, "February 2001" (US; 2001-0x-xx), page 81
  31. ↑ Game Station (UK) (+0:00)
  32. ↑ Game Informer, "October 2000" (US; 2000-0x-xx), page 88
  33. ↑ Gamers' Republic, "May 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 92
  34. ↑ Gamers' Republic, "September 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 74
  35. ↑ Joypad, "Aprile 2000" (IT; 2000-0x-xx), page 55
  36. ↑ MAN!AC, "04/2001" (DE; 2001-03-07), page 73
  37. ↑ Neo Plus, "Marzec 2001" (PL; 2001-xx-xx), page 43
  38. ↑ Next Generation, "December 2000" (US; 2000-11-21), page 110
  39. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "November 2000" (US; 2000-10-03), page 110
  40. ↑ Revista Oficial Dreamcast, "Febrero 2001" (ES; 2001-xx-xx), page 32
  41. ↑ Video Games, "06/2000" (DE; 2000-05-04), page 122


Gunbird 2

Gunbird2 title.png

Main page | Comparisons | Hidden content | Development | Magazine articles | Video coverage | Reception | Technical information


No results

Retrieved from "https://segaretro.org/index.php?title=Gunbird_2&oldid=1028948"