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Metacritic 7313+

Cannon Spike

Psikyo|2000ActionShooter
Dreamcast

LumiScore

46

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

30/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a straightforward arcade shooter with no microtransactions or online interactions. It offers clear stopping points after each stage or boss fight, making it easy to manage play time. Due to its action-oriented nature, it's best for children who enjoy competitive gameplay and quick reflexes.

Top Skills Developed

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
34
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

What your child develops

Cannon Spike is a fast-paced arcade shooter that can enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction time due to its demanding gameplay. Players will need to adapt to different boss patterns and enemy attack styles, promoting learning transfer and adaptive challenge. The multi-directional shooting requires some spatial awareness and strategic thinking to navigate bullet-filled screens.

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Cannon Spike, originally released in Japan as Gunspike (ガンスパイク), is a multi-directional shooter arcade game released in 2000 by Psikyo and later in the same year for the Dreamcast by Capcom. It uses Capcom-designed characters and runs on Sega's Naomi Hardware.