Tyrian (video game)

Tyrian
DeveloperEclipse Software
PublisherEpic MegaGames
DesignerJason Emery
ArtistDaniel Cook
WriterAlexander Brandon
Composers
  • Alexander Brandon
  • Andres Molnar
PlatformsMS-DOS, Windows
ReleaseOctober 26, 1995
1999 (Tyrian 2000)
GenreScrolling shooter
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Tyrian is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Eclipse Software for MS-DOS and published in 1995 by Epic MegaGames. Tyrian was programmed by Jason Emery, illustrated by Daniel Cook, and its music composed by Alexander Brandon and Andras Molnar. A slightly enhanced version was published in 1999 as Tyrian 2000. The game was re-released as freeware in 2004.