Zero Gunner 2
Zero Gunner 2: A focused two-player shoot-'em-up built around directional attacks and helicopter-specific fire. Ranked #24 of 25 in Dreamcast Games by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Paid; best for players seeking a two-player shoot-'em-up.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPlayers seeking a two-player shoot-'em-up
- Free planNo
- GenreAction-adventure
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Supports simultaneous play for one or two players.
- Three helicopter types have unit-specific sub-shots.
- Drone attacks add an energy-consuming attack option.
Where it doesn't
- The Dreamcast release is documented for Japan only.
- No European or U.S. Dreamcast version is listed.
- Seven difficulty tiers belong to the later re-release, not this edition.
Our verdict on Zero Gunner 2
Piloting attack helicopters into enemies approaching from multiple directions, Zero Gunner 2 is a top-down shoot-'em-up for Sega Dreamcast. Psikyo published the Dreamcast edition in Japan in 2001, and it supports one or two players simultaneously. Its local multiplayer makes it a fit for players looking for a two-player arcade-style action game, while the emphasis on directional shooting gives it a more specific appeal than a general action-adventure label might suggest.
Combat is organized around three attack helicopter types, normal shots, unit-specific sub-shots and energy-consuming drone attacks. The combination gives players several attack mechanics to work with, while keeping the focus squarely on shooting and helicopter selection. This is the clearest reason to choose Zero Gunner 2: it suits players who want a compact, combat-centered game with simultaneous local play. Anyone looking primarily for a broader adventure structure should consider a different kind of game.
The release distinction matters for buyers comparing versions. The original Dreamcast edition is documented for Japan, with no European or U.S. version listed. Seven difficulty tiers are associated with ZERO GUNNER 2-, a later re-release sold by City Connection on other platforms, rather than the original Dreamcast edition. That re-release should not be treated as the Dreamcast version. Choose this listing if the Japan-published Dreamcast shoot-'em-up and its one-to-two-player play are what you want; look elsewhere if you need a documented western Dreamcast edition or are specifically seeking the re-release's difficulty options.
Zero Gunner 2 pricing
Zero Gunner 2 fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Players | Local multiplayer |
| Release year | 2001 |
| Disc count | Not verified |
| Release regions | Japan |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | cityconnection.co.jp |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
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