Marion
A recurring Gunbird heroine who uses magic and a broomstick while pursuing the Philosopher's Stone.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move the character in eight directions. |
|---|---|
Shot button | Fire the character's normal attack. |
Bomb button | Use a bomb or defensive special attack. |
Control notes
Arcade control-panel button labels and layouts can vary by cabinet.
The listed controls describe the standard arcade control functions.
How it plays
How does Gunbird 2 play?
The game uses a vertical scrolling perspective. The objective is to guide one character through a sequence of stages, destroy enemies, collect power-ups, defeat bosses, and survive incoming fire.
Players move in eight directions, fire continuously, and use bombs or character-specific magic attacks when necessary. Power items improve the main shot, while stage routes contain regular enemies, midbosses, bosses, and occasional treasure or bonus objects.
A run is structured around limited lives and continues. Difficulty rises through faster attacks, more enemies, and elaborate bullet patterns, making positioning, memorizing attack cycles, and preserving bombs central to progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Gunbird 2?
Stay near the lower part of the screen, but keep enough room to move around aimed attacks. Learn boss patterns instead of reacting to every bullet individually.
- Collect shot power-ups safely and avoid greedy movement near enemy formations.
- Use bombs before a dangerous pattern becomes unavoidable rather than waiting until the last moment.
- Practice stage order, midboss behavior, and boss openings to preserve lives for later sections.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Valpiro
A powerful vampire character with a distinctive heavy attack style.
Tetsu
A samurai-like fighter whose attacks emphasize direct, forceful shots.
Aine
A playable adventurer with a quick, agile attack style.
Hei-Cob
A playable bird-like or beastly character with an unusual visual design and attack pattern.
Yuan Nang
A playable martial-arts-inspired character with a distinctive shot configuration.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Shot power and bomb timing are more important than aggressive scoring during a first clear.
- 2
Small, deliberate movements are safer than crossing large areas when bullets are dense.
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