Gururin
Gururin is a unique 1994 arcade puzzle game where players rotate a spinning disk to navigate through maze-like stages. Developed by Face and published by SNK for Neo Geo, it challenges players with precise rotation control and timing to avoid obstacles while collecting items.
Platform
arcade
Year
1994
Genre
Puzzle
Developer
Face
Controls
About This Game
Gururin's core mechanic involves controlling a constantly spinning disk, requiring players to master rotational momentum to solve puzzles.
The game features 50 increasingly difficult stages with obstacles like moving blocks, narrow passages, and timing-based challenges.
Originally released for Neo Geo MVS arcade systems, Gururin was later ported to Neo Geo CD with additional content.
Despite its simple concept, Gururin is renowned for its deceptive difficulty and addictive puzzle-solving gameplay.
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