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Gunstar Heroes Review
User Submitted Gunstar Heroes Reviews
Date: 2007-04-13
Quite Possibly the Best Run and Gun Ever Made
When people think of classic run and gun games, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Contra. But anyone who has played Gunstar Heroes knows that it's possibly the best run and gun ever made for the home console. It's intense, the action never stops and it impliments some unique gameplay elements that make the game a lot of fun to play. Also, unlike Contra, the game isn't insanely hard, but has a really balanced difficulty level. Nintendo was gracious enough to put this on the Virtual Console, so even if you don't have a Genesis, you can still download it for 800 Wii points (eight bucks), and you don't need a Classic Controller to play it.
As I mentioned, Gunstar Heroes is a brilliantly crafted game. It's crisp and clean looking, perhaps one of the best looking Genesis games out there. You start off by choosing one of two characters, and one of four weapons. You can either choose a character that lets you run while your shooting, or one that stands still and shoots. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, such as you constantly running off a cliff if you decide not to choose the fixed character. But if you choose the fixed character and the level scrolls... oh boy. The game is also two player, and you're not restricted to just playing as one or the other. You can both be the free-moving character if you want.
The weapons range from a plain ordinary shot, a homing shot, lightning and a flamethrower. What's more interesting is that you can carry two different weapons at a time and switch between them. Even MORE interesting, is that you can combine two weapons and see what you get. You could, for example, have a homing lightning shot. This element just opens up a ton of possibilities.
As you run through the levels, the game is certainly not shy about throwing enemies at you. This is one of the most intense shooters around. Enemies are literally coming from every corner, and surprisingly, there's never a drop in framerate. With how decorative these environments are and things exploding every two or three seconds as well as enemies littering the screen, you'd expect there to be some slow down, there is none and the game itself moves pretty fast only adding to the intensity. It makes the game that much more fun.
Gunstar Heroes is a treat. If you don't have Gunstar Heroes and you have a Genesis (or Wii) then you owe it to yourself to get this game. You'll have a lot of fun with it, and it has excellent replay value.
NOTE TO WII VIRTUAL CONSOLE USERS: The game supports the Wii Remote, and it works just fine. No need to invest in a Classic Controller to play it.
Date: 2007-01-03
Gunstar Heroes is a MUST HAVE
Gunstar Heroes has been my favorite Genesis game, it is action packed, and there are tons of levels. Just when you think u beat the game, your adventure takes you to outerspace. The 2 player gameplay really adds to the experience. This game is a must have for anyone who enjoys Sega Genesis. Get this game! You will not be disapointed!
Date: 2003-12-05
The best game to ever grace the Genesis
Undoubtadly the best game to ever grace Sega's 16-bit Genesis, Gunstar Heroes was, and still is to this day, one of the best simple minded action games ever produced. Bearing resemblance to Konami's Contra games and other "run 'n gun" type games, the gameplay is pretty basic. You run around with automatic firing weapons blowing away the hordes and hordes of enemies that get into your way. You'll find plenty of different power ups that quickly change the pace of the game, but the two player mode is where the real fun of Gunstar Heroes is to be had. For back in it's day, the graphics were great, and today they still hold up for a 2-D side scroller shooter. Controls are incredibly easy and you know what to do from the minute you pop in the cartridge and play. The sound and music is the game's only lowpoint, but most of that can be blamed on the Genesis' poor soundchip (remember, this system was known for having shabby sound). All in all though, Gunstar Heroes is still one of the greatest action games of all time, and if you still have a Genesis and don't have this game, you should do all you can to track it down.
Date: 2003-10-08
Best action game for Genesis
When the last Genesis rolled off the assembly line and the game companies halted production on all Genesis games to start production on the new systems, there was one action game in the entire library that defined the genre. Gunstar Heroes is the absolute best action game on the Genesis without a doubt. If you find this game at your local game shop make sure you pick it up because it is also a very sought after game by collectors such as myself.
Date: 2003-07-04
My Childhood Game
I remeber back when i had a sega I loved many games. Sonic 2, general chaos, and many others. But there was one game that I loved more than ever and that was Gunstar Heros. Sega had an offer going if you bought a certain # of games you got one free, I bought some games then for the free one they all [were not good] so I though Id give this one a try. It turned into my favorite game ever. This is THE most fun you will have with a sega game. Some parts are very challenging and even when you beat it youll play it over and over again. Gameing companies today are all about graphics and detail and all this other [stuff]. What happned to making a game not based on how real it looks but on FUN. This game is the defenition of fun. Actually I went out and bought a sega genesis just get to play this game again. If only games today could be as fun as the NES, super NES, and sega.........
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