Gyropod is an arcade developed by Taskset Ltd., released 31 December 1984 on Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Gyropod is
Gyropod is an arcade game developed by Taskset Ltd. and released in 1984. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Gyropod is a one or two player shooter for the Commodore 64. The player controls a space ship, the Galaxy Ranger. The ship's mission is to locate and eradicate every planet in an alien system. These planets are defended by waves of fanatical defenders who must be overcome.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Gyropod launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Gyropod — frequently asked questions
When did Gyropod come out?
Gyropod was released on 31 December 1984 for Commodore C64/128/MAX.
If you like this
