Play Gunlock (Ver 2.3O 1994/01/20) Online

Gunlock (Ver 2.3O 1994/01/20) is a 1994 arcade shooter preserved through MAME, though its developer and publisher remain unknown. It arrived during a period when shoot 'em ups were experimenting with screen filling patterns and inventive weapon systems, and it fits right into that crowded, energetic genre.

You pilot a small ship through vertically scrolling stages, firing at waves of enemies and dodging their intricate bullet patterns. Your main goal is survival, clearing each screen of foes while avoiding the dense sprays of projectiles. Two mechanics define the action: your shots home in on targets automatically, which lets you focus on evasion, and you can collect power ups that alter your weapon's spread and behavior. The pacing is relentless, with difficulty that escalates quickly, demanding sharp reflexes and memorization of attack sequences. It feels like a tense dance through hazardous, ever shifting curtains of fire.