Psikyo, a studio known for vertical shoot-'em-ups, built this arcade action game for Capcom on the NAOMI board, and the 2000 Dreamcast version brought it home almost unchanged. Released in Japanese arcades as Gun Spike, Cannon Spike throws a cast of Capcom guest stars into 3D arenas full of robots: Mega Man, Cammy, Charlie, Sir Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins and B.B. Hood from Darkstalkers all appear, alongside a few original fighters.
Play sits somewhere between a twin-stick shooter and a brawler. Characters run freely around each arena, fire ranged weapons that track toward nearby enemies, and switch to strong close-range attacks when foes get too near. Stages end in large boss fights, and grading rewards fast clears. The campaign is short, so its appeal is in replaying it with different characters and a second player, which makes it a good fit for anyone who likes arcade games built for repeated runs.
Tips for Cannon Spike
Stay close to enemies for melee attacks when possible; they usually deal more damage than ranged fire.
Keep moving during boss fights, since most big attacks are aimed where you were standing.
Try each character, as speed, firepower and special attacks differ a lot across the cast.
How to Play Cannon Spike
Click Play Now to launch Cannon Spike directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move around the arena while Z fires and X performs the close attack; the other face keys handle special moves. Enter pauses, and a second player can join in. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Cannon Spike free to play?
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What console is Cannon Spike for?
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What genre is Cannon Spike?
Cannon Spike is a action, shooter game. It was made for the Dreamcast.
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