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Gunbird
炮灰鸟
Gunbird is a vertical-scrolling shoot-em-up developed by Psikyo in 1994. Players control one of several aircraft through six stages, collecting power-ups and defeating enemy formations and bosses. The game features a bright, colorful art style with detailed sprite work. Players aim weapons and bombs using standard arcade controls while navigating bullet patterns. Each stage increases in difficulty, culminating in challenging final bosses. The arcade release established Psikyo's reputation for arcade action games with polished gameplay mechanics and responsive controls.
- Developer
- Psikyo
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Gunbird Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Gunbird on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Gunbird Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Gunbird on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Gunbird" Arcade longplay 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gunbird released?
Gunbird was released in 1994 for the Arcade.
Who developed Gunbird?
Gunbird was developed by Psikyo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Gunbird?
Gunbird is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Gunbird for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Gunbird runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Gunbird in the browser?
No. Gunbird streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Gunbird?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Gunbird work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Gunbird this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Gunbird. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
