Review

This looks awesome!!

I like the look of this one!

Reminds me a lot of F-Zero in terms of the visuals and music, but the way you play certainly seems unique.

bellissimo!!!

I am getting this the second it becomes available

This looks awsome, graphics remind me of geometry wars.

Like others have said this does look like a mashup of F-zero & Tempest type gameplay. Very good.

I think it'd possibly be cool too to bring back Mach Rider.

Looks pretty good. I wonder whether it will be controlled via the pointer, or more traditionally? The ship movement seems a bit wobbly in the trailer, so it might be pointer-based.

After watching that video this will be the first WiiWare game I buy (if it is a launch, it better). I love flight shooters, and this looks great single or multiplayer.

Wikipedia's list of Wiiware games says this will be out at launch for North America.

And I am supposed to believe wikipedia b/c? I heard on a podcast from people that actually know something is that it will be out a few weeks after launch. I'll go with that over wiki.... that site is so inaccurate. Anyway, I want the game NOW!

If F-Zero became a shooter, it would look like this game.

The video looks promising but I would love to see more clips of gameplay.

700 pts? (what it says) Gotta grab me this Hope that it doesnt get stale after a few levels...but the art is cool. Hope it has online leaderboards and drop in/out multplayer!

This is the game i am hyped for

I will be keeping an eye on this one.

Can't wait for it to come out next week. I'm getting it over Star Soldier R. Seems to have more depth for the same price. And I thought it was 800? Did I hear wrong?

Gyrostar costs 700 points and Star Soldier R costs 800 points.

Oh, well this just made things more interesting for me. I've bene planning out my purchases, considering point values and I planned everything considering Gyrostarr was 800. This is good. Thanks for the verificiation.

I found the release date for this game for the wiiware at the IGN website and here it is and hope its true and the real final date too... check the link below too and it says it all.

Published by: High Voltage Software

Developed by: High Voltage Software

Genre: Shooter
Release Date:
US: May 26, 2008

More info: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14249020.html

@19: IGN Lies so much. Its fake trust me.

Yep. They keep saying it's one date then they keep bumping it back (for WiiWare specifically). It's not reliable at all. I really hope Gyrostarr's coming real soon, though.

I'd take Gyrostarr easily over Dr Mario and even over Toki Tori (but its still good!) for next week if I was magic president of Wiiware/VC

Gyrostarr is my second-most anticipated WiiWare title, after Plattchen. I can't wait!

It's been rated by the ESRB so I expect June 2nd and if Toki Tori/Helix makes the cut instead, then June 9th, hopefully.

Man, this looks sick! I'm looking forward to this one!

Talk about eye candy! This should be a great title. If it plays half as good as it looks, we're all in for quite a treat with this one.

Indeed.

Guys, this will come to us around June 16th if not sooner (let's hope for sooner!). IGN's lastest podcast reveals that Gyrostarr is now "in Nintendo's hands" so it's just a matter of having them release it on the service. They'll release it sooner if they see more motivation to do so (i.e., people really want it to appear).

This game looks amazing..
I am so going to buy this...
and for only 700 points.. not bad

I think I've found my first shooter. Seriuosly this game looks trippy.

just wondering...how do u make a picture on your username for WWW?
Oh and yeah, this game looks awesome

thanks

This is one of the ones im most excited about, along with Gravitronix,SPOGS racing, World of goo and DYC (Lucky america )

yes, we Americans are very lucky . i am greatly looking forward to this. i hope it plays well. i will try to buy it the day it gets releases if it is possible.

I hope this game comes out next week or this month. I have been wanting this title ever since I seen it a couple of months ago.

Um, Tempest, anyone?

This still looks like the best shooter for wiiware so far, and it isn't even released yet!

Looks Great, Can't Wait

it is like Tempest, yet, there are several differences. this game is a completely different experience from Tempest. and i bet it is more fun.

Looks like that May release was total BS. Well my birthday is June 29, I sure hope it comes out before or at least that week. Though if that Earthbound thing was true, that's all I'll need for a good long while.

XCWarrior-
yeah, i guess that May release was BS too.
hopefully this month we'll get Gyrostarr or Earthbound or Super Mario RPG, or all three.
but if we get one we'll be lucky, and if we don't get any... well buy me a pitchfork because i'm flying to Japan.

please, if this doesn't come out soon, i'm gonna raid all of Nintys HQs and steal it

I sent an e-mail to nintendo recently, and suggest you all do as well requesting this game asap. I got a reply rather quickly, but it didnt really say anything, thought I would post their reply here.

"Hi, great suggestion!

Nintendo loves hearing about the types of products that you would like to see from us in
the future. While there hasn't been an announcement concerning Gyrostarr for WiiWare, you
never know what the future holds!

In the meantime, keep checking our website's "What's New" section
(http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew) for the latest information and announcements.

Sincerely,

Nintendo of America Inc.
Barbara Soules"

SO blah...

Now that looks awesome, too bad no release date yet.

mjordan: Sounds like an automated message, honestly. Or at least one they have automatically typed up. As in, replace "Gyrostarr for WiiWare" with something like "Starfox for Wii" or "F-Zero for Wii" and you'll see you'll probably get the same thing.

Come on Nintendo. Can't you say how badly most of us want this game!! This game is gonna be AWESOME!!!

oh yeah, I assumed it to be a form e-mail, just thought I would share.

I think this game will come out next week, or the first week of July the latest.

STOP keeping us waiting Nintendo! holds fist up towards their name

i am getting this right when it comes out. it could have a great 1 player and amazin multiplayer

Somehow, I don't think this is Nintendo's fault that it's that it's not here yet, and even if it is, I'm sure they have a good reason for it. I think the best thing to do right now is just trust that it will come out when it comes out and focus on something else. That's how I've gotten through the wait so far, and it's working very well. I haven't tested it on other people though, so if you do try it, tell me if it works or not so I can gauge it's effectiveness, I'll be waiting.

@mrniceguy
That approach kinda works with VC, if only because I have NO expectations for it anymore bu with Wiiware, I expect at least 1 must-have game in a 2 week period. When Gyrostarr, etc. is done but theyu relase a fishing, bouncing ball, and Pokemon Do nothing game, then it is #$%^&* annoying.

Maybe if everyone acts like they don't want this game then it will finally come out. Reverse psychology

Plattchen? I guess. What would be even better is if our 1 VC game was one everyone was waiting for...hint hint...any of those 3 will do, Ninty! Anyway, i plan to get this...just gotta delete Nin Chan and maybe Net Chan.

Definite buy, and 700 Wii points... (Eye's turn into dollar signs and a cash register can be heard in the distance).

I love when games like these come out - lets you know what old games still have the ol' cache... Qix fared miserably. Will Tempest do better? I think so.

Will this game satisfy the Tempest fans? Or will it have to be re-named into Gyros-starr?

Yah, I see what you mean, now that you mention it. Oh well, it's coming out this Monday anyway, now lets just hope we get that one VC game everyone wants. Hmmm...maybe we should try Tony's method? I don't want Earthbound!!!

I dont know if this game is gonna be awsome yet, but for only 700 wii-points i guess it is worth the download......But first, nintendo gotta fix the storage-problem

I hope its resolved soon because I'm gonna have to delete vip casino blackjack and pop to make room for it.

As for the storage issue, I haven't even d/l a VC or WiiWare game yet and I'm under 900 blocks left. It's ridiculous. I do have at least Dr. Mario RX demo to dump, seeing as my friend who has the game never gets on. But this problem needs fixed asap!

And I can't wait until the reviews for this game comes out. Here's to hoping for an average score of 85 or better!

Kevin: Deleting VIP Casino Blackjack for an awesome game like this probably isn't a huge loss, even if you DO like the game. xD

I can't wait to get it today.

Yes! I can't wait!

Gyrostarr looks like the Sonic 2 Bonus Level and Gradius had a child. Erm. Not sure I want to take a picture of it, let's intersperse text frames in the middle of the video so people don't get too close a look at the kid. Be sure to rrun, rrun awayy from Gyrostarr!

Somedays I just feel like a Geek and Otaku.

Lol. Sonic 2 FTW!!
And yes, I agree. Can't speak for Gradius though.
Sonic 2's Special stage = Second best special stage ever! I'm glad you found that comparison. It's gonna make me enjoy GS even more.

Looks like an instant download to me! Not to join the chorus, but man! I have only 9 blocks left and still have to get Brawl later this week. What the hell am I going to delete now?!

SUPERZAPPER RECHARGE!!!!

Geesh. I sure hope someone mailed Jeff Minter a check or some WiiPoints or something for this one.

This is just another "Shooter" that developers can quickly conjure up out of the ashes.
Why can't they just develop new ideas, and concepts out of the monotonous "Sci-Fi" genre?
I will not download this game, as it is just another repetitive shooter that amoung other things, takes up 290 blocks of my valuable space.
Peeps, just wait for SMBRPG, Earthbound or Bomberman.
This aint worth the 700 points.
Rockn.

ECM provided convincing arguments for saying that the game may in fact not be worth a purchase, however, you don't seem to provide enough support that the game isn't worth it. Of course everyone's entitled to their own opinion but I like hearing negative comments about games at times just to see why people say the things they do.

First off, I don't get how this ISN'T a new idea?

wait....

This is Torus Trooper!!!

Anyways, I'll still get it, lol

So fun! The controls are not a problem; you just might need a little time to get a completely comfortable feel of them. The bonus levels are where it could be hard to maneuver, but that's because they're so fast and you have to really work to keep up with them. The game is great! And I recommend you all buy it! The hype was definitely worth it!

Ouch...I don't have enough blocks. Ocarina of Time took up more space than I thought it would... The game looks fantastic though.

marvman, what is wrong with you? The game is very much new and not repetitive at all, and that is a fact that you cannot dispute. In the game, you tilt the Wii Remote or use the control pad or Wii Remote + nunchuk to move around and shoot enemies and collect energy on intense, fast-paced space tracks. In the atmosphere it takes place in, and with the gameplay and objectives, it's not something you see every day. If you want to wait for only SMRPG or Earthbound, you'll be disappointed. And since you haven't even played the game, you have no idea what you're trying to say. You have no room to talk right now, so I suggest you leave.

this game is great. and how can you say this idea isn't new? it is completely new.

SO Torn! I have room if Dr Mario demo and something else dies, but I am torn!

it is worth it, trust me.

ok...i will get it...sometime!! (i need to buy a card)