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Shooter
Einhander
Developer: Square · Published by Square · 1998
Square's slick side-scrolling shooter where you steal your enemies' guns.
About This Game
Einhander is a 1998 side-scrolling shoot-'em-up from Square for the PlayStation. Its hook is the manipulator arm that grabs 'Gunpod' weapons dropped by destroyed enemies, letting you swap loadouts on the fly across furious 2D combat against huge bosses. It released in Japan and the US.
POCG Review
5.0
Masterpiece
Review Verdict
Einhander
Square's side-scroller turns weapon-grabbing into constant tactics, then hurls gorgeous, brutal bosses at you. A genre standout.
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A PlayStation and the disc; a collectable but findable secondhand.
Emulation / Other Options
Runs well under PS1 emulators like DuckStation.