Konami’s classic vertical shooter on XBLA

James Orry Updated on by

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Arriving this Wednesday on Xbox Live Arcade is Gyruss, Konami’s arcade classic vertical shooter. Take control of a space ship and fly from Neptune to Earth while taking out swarms of enemies. Along the way you’ll also be able to upgrade your ship to be better equipped to take out the strengthening enemy.

The game has been overhauled for Xbox Live Arcade and in addition to classic mode features a new enhanced version with 3D rendered graphics and digitally enhanced sound.

The game also features two player co-op and versus modes over Xbox Live, leaderboards, 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points.

Gyruss will be available on Wednesday April 18 from 09:00 GMT and will cost players 400 Microsoft Points.