Cannon Spike is a top-down arcade action shooter released by Capcom in 2000 for the SEGA Dreamcast. Japanese studio Psikyo, famous for hardcore vertical shooters, handled development and brought their fast-paced design sensibility to the project. The game pulls characters from across the Capcom universe, mixing Street Fighter favorites like Cammy and Charlie Nash with deeper cuts such as Mega Man's Cannon Spike, Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins, B.B. Hood, Baby Bonnie Hood, and Captain Commando's Shiba. Players glide across arenas on rocket skates, blasting waves of enemies with ranged weapons while mixing in melee combos when foes close the gap. The core loop pairs twin-stick style shooting with quick dashes and special attacks tied to each fighter's signature moves. This blend gives the game a frantic feel that rewards aggressive play, dodging, and smart use of limited bombs. Short stages keep the action constant from the first second to the final boss showdown across every chapter.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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343 MB · Dreamcast ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Dreamcast ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 343 MB |
| Release Year | 2000 |
| Developer | Psikyo |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Cannon Spike is a top-down arcade action shooter released by Capcom in 2000 for the SEGA Dreamcast. Japanese studio Psikyo, famous for hardcore vertical shooters, handled development and brought their fast-paced design sensibility to the project. The game pulls characters from across the Capcom universe, mixing Street Fighter favorites like Cammy and Charlie Nash with deeper cuts such as Mega Man's Cannon Spike, Arthur from Ghosts 'n Goblins, B.B. Hood, Baby Bonnie Hood, and Captain Commando's Shiba. Players glide across arenas on rocket skates, blasting waves of enemies with ranged weapons while mixing in melee combos when foes close the gap. The core loop pairs twin-stick style shooting with quick dashes and special attacks tied to each fighter's signature moves. This blend gives the game a frantic feel that rewards aggressive play, dodging, and smart use of limited bombs. Short stages keep the action constant from the first second to the final boss showdown across every chapter.
The campaign spans nine stages packed with screen-filling bosses pulled directly from Capcom's back catalog, including Bison and Mega Man's Sigma. Each playable hero brings a distinct loadout, a different special attack, and a unique super move that clears the screen of threats during heated moments. Two-player local cooperative play lets a friend jump in for the entire campaign, doubling the on-screen chaos and creating fresh tactical options against tough bosses. Hidden score multipliers, ranking systems, and unlockable artwork give arcade fans reasons to replay every chapter for higher grades. The Dreamcast port runs at a smooth frame rate with crisp sprite work layered over polygonal backgrounds, capturing the look of a true arcade machine at home. Boss battles dominate the experience, with multi-phase fights that test reflexes and pattern recognition across rooftops, factories, train tops, and orbital platforms. Cannon Spike remains a beloved cult classic among Dreamcast collectors, prized for its tight controls, strong roster, and pure pick-up-and-play arcade thrill.