Daikaiju no Gyakushu (rev 1)

Taito • 1986

Daikaiju no Gyakushu (rev 1) — Title screen
Title screen
Daikaiju no Gyakushu (rev 1) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Take control of a colossal monster in Taito’s 1986 shooter, Daikaiju no Gyakushu – translating to "Great Monster Counterattack." This two-player cooperative game puts you in the role of a creature reminiscent of Godzilla, tasked with systematically dismantling human military forces and urban environments. Players maneuver their towering avatars across the screen using eight-way joysticks, unleashing attacks on waves of approaching planes, tanks, and buildings that populate the landscape. The gameplay involves strategic destruction; clearing out enemy units unlocks paths to proceed through each stage. Success relies upon teamwork as both players coordinate efforts to overcome increasingly challenging obstacles. Daikaiju no Gyakushu was originally released in Japan and features a distinctive soundtrack powered by General Instrument AY8910 and Yamaha YM2203 sound chips, contributing to its unique arcade atmosphere. With two buttons for action, this field shooter offers a straightforward yet engaging experience commanding immense power as you wreak havoc on the human world.

Details

Manufacturer
Taito
Year
1986
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Field
Display
raster, rotated 270°
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
daikaiju

Machine data derived from the MAME project.