Gyrostarr Wii
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Metascore
69 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

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  • Summary: [WiiWare] Gyrostarr challenges you and up to three additional players to pilot your ships through a series of twisting, turning technoplasma tracks while battling a variety of deadly alien foes at ever-increasing speeds. While fighting and maneuvering, you must collect enough energy to activate the ancient warpgate at the end of each track. Succeed, and you can journey to the next, even deadlier track. Fail, and the gate will slam shut, destroying your ship. Enhance your ship with weapon pickups, coordinate attacks with your friends to fire powerful combined blasts and use your grapple to snag energy and pickups in the midst of combat. Control your ship with the Wii Remote controller, Nunchuk controller or Classic Controller, or use the "paired" control system that allows two players to use a connected Wii Remote and Nunchuk or Classic Controller at the same time. Offering 50 levels of intense action, powerful pickups, high-speed bonus levels and mayhem for up to four players, Gyrostarr is a killer arcade challenge. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Zentendo
    90
    This is the kind of game that makes Wiiware a worthwhile feature, and shows that good hardcore games can be made for the system in any size.
  2. GameFocus
    86
    Four players, over 50 levels and some addicting gameplay make this a game we love seeing as gamers.
  3. IGN
    72
    There usually isn't enough enemy fodder to go around, as the game is inherently simpler than we'd want.
  4. Games Master UK
    40
    Shoot, swerve, shoot, swerve. In space, no one can hear you snore. [Oct 2008, p.84]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. KevinS.
    10
    Gyrostarr is one of those throw-back shooters that reminds me of a combination of Star Wars arcade and Tempest. Not only are these the most fun games IMO, this one is the best I've seen on the Wii so far. Multiplayer is an absolute blast! If you are looking for a fun diversion with your friends or siblings, congratulations, you have found it. Let's hope and pray that Wiiware keeps pumping out gems like this one!… Expand
  2. ThomasM.
    10
    Gyrostarr is very fun to play. It's challenging and addictive. Multiplayer is a blast!
  3. GeorgeS.
    9
    It's a little rough around the edges, and it's a little easy at first (it doesn't really get intense until around level 20), but once it gets going, it's got a good old-school feeling to it where you sort of zone out & just react to the colorful enemies & explosions.… Expand
  4. AndrewA.
    8
    This is a great game, especially with multiple people. It takes a little bit of time for your eyes to adjust to the fast speeds, but it is well worth it. With no Star Fox game in sight, this is a great game to tide you over and enjoy some break neck speed gaming.… Expand

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