Gemini Wing Explained

Gemini Wing
Publisher:	Tecmo
Release:	1987
Genre:	Scrolling shooter
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer
Platforms:	Arcade, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, MSX, X68000

Gemini Wing is a vertically scrolling shooter created by Tecmo and released in arcades in 1987. One or two players control a futuristic aircraft flying over terrain and shooting enemies of an animalistic or insectoid design.^{[1] [2]}

Home conversions were released for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, MSX, and X68000.^[3]

Reception

In Japan, Game Machine listed Gemini Wing on their December 15, 1987 issue as being the eighth most-successful table arcade unit of the month.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Book: Tony Mott. 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die: You Must Play Before You Die. 2011. Octopus. 978-1-84403-715-5. 292.
2. Web site: Gemini Wing. www.shmups.com.
3. Web site: GSK. Retro Re-release Roundup, week of September 10, 2020 - A cult Tecmo shooter takes the spotlight. Retronauts. USgamer. September 10, 2020. 2020-09-14.
4. Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos). Game Machine. 322. Amusement Press, Inc.. 15 December 1987. 25. ja.