This game scrolls horizontally.
Gynoug is a relatively unusual one in many ways shoot´em up. Especially with the extra weapon system, the designers invested a lot of creativity.
In addition to the upgradeable standard weapons, you can fall back on various "magic spells". You collect these as scrolls along the way.
You can take up to 3 pieces in advance.
The more symbols of the same kind you use, the more massive the effect.
Extras: protective shield, fireballs, laser flashes from above and to the front, target-seeking fire tails, and air to ground missiles.
The level structure differs from level to level totally.
The scenarios range from underwater landscapes to classic ones ancient buildings up to the colorful space outfit.
The enemies and final bosses are just as varied.
Gynoug is filled with ingenious effects and shocking gags.
The level of difficulty changes abruptly, as does the scrolling and the music.
The tactics of the enemy change from level to level and getting harder each time.
One of a kind.
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