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1991 · Nippon Computer Systems · Arcade · Shoot 'em up

Gynoug

Timed Sega exclusive

Gynoug, known in North America as Wings of Wor, is a 1991 scrolling shooter video game developed by Masaya and published by NCS Corporation for the Sega Genesis. The game was released in North America and Europe in 1991 and in Japan on January 25, 1991, and re-released on the Wii Virtual Console exclusively in Japan on May 20, 2008.

Released: 25 January 1991
Platforms: Nintendo Switch Sega Genesis Wii
Genres: Arcade Shoot 'em up Shooter
Developers: Nippon Computer Systems
Publishers: —
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Side view
Themes: Action
Country: Japan
Age ratings: PEGI 7 ESRB E10+
Languages: English
Composers: Noriyuki Iwadare

About

Gynoug (ジノーグ, Jinōgu), known in North America as Wings of Wor, is a 1991 scrolling shooter video game developed by NCS Corporation and published by Masaya for the Sega Genesis. The game was released in North America and Europe in 1991 and in Japan on January 25, 1991, and re-released on the Wii Virtual Console exclusively in Japan on May 20, 2008, and was re-released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 12, 2021.

›Story

In an era between the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the demons have grown in power by feeding on the evil ambitions of the people. Led by a being known as The Destroyer they plan their attack. The angel Wor stands up for the survival of the entire tribe, and heads to Iccus to prevent the spread of the evil spirit. Take control of Wor and shoot down every grotesque enemy in your path. Defeat the demon boss at the end of each area to advance onward.

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shoot 'em up
wii virtual console

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Story

The land of Iccus is being invaded by legions of demons and monsters, led by a being known only as the Destroyer. The heavens send the angel Wor to defend Iccus and put an end to the Destroyer's dark plans.