Post by Nester the Lark on Apr 29, 2007 11:13:07 GMT -5
3PS #24
Gunstar Super Heroes
Developer: Treasure
Publisher: Sega
System: Game Boy Advance
Normally, the 3PS only covers games available for the DS, Wii and Virtual Console. But remember that the DS can also play games from the Game Boy Advance. Most importantly, it can play one of my favorite (and most under-appreciated) GBA games: Gunstar Super Heroes* from Sega.
“Bring it on!”
The original Gunstar Heroes was released on the Genesis/Mega Drive in 1993, and it’s currently available for the Wii Virtual Console. Fans of the original game will notice many similarities and differences in its successor. Most levels, weapons, enemies, and characters will seem familiar. However, many concepts have been dramatically overhauled, providing an odd contrast to the previous game. In a way, it feels old and new at the same time.
For those who’ve never played the original game, you’re in for quite a ride! It’s frantic run-and-gun action at its finest, yet there are constantly new twists being presented to keep the gameplay varied. Whether you’re rocketing through the sky on the back of a spaceship, or running through a 360 degree rotating maze, it’ll keep you on your toes.
“Absilio Mundus!”
Treasure sure knows how to get the most out of limited hardware! Just as the first game pushed the Genesis to its limits, the sequel has some of the most impressive graphics seen on the GBA, with tons of gratuitous scaling and rotation effects. There’s also quite a bit of chaos that happens onscreen, but there’s never slowdown. It’s very technically impressive.
“Remember this!”
Despite its heritage and critical acclaim, the game sold very poorly. Still, Gunstar Super Heroes is a very worthy successor to a classic run-and-gun. The familiar yet re-imagined gameplay should satisfy fans of the original. The graphics are second-to-none on the GBA, and the presentation is vintage Treasure. In my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to fill the GBA slot in your DS
*Re-titled "Gunstar Future Heroes" in Europe.
Release dates:
US, JP: October 2005
EP: November 2005
Bonus Links:
The intro cinematic.
A playthrough of the first stage.
An old review from X-Play.
A written review from a Treasure fanpage.
Gunstar Super Heroes
Developer: Treasure
Publisher: Sega
System: Game Boy Advance
Normally, the 3PS only covers games available for the DS, Wii and Virtual Console. But remember that the DS can also play games from the Game Boy Advance. Most importantly, it can play one of my favorite (and most under-appreciated) GBA games: Gunstar Super Heroes* from Sega.
“Bring it on!”
The original Gunstar Heroes was released on the Genesis/Mega Drive in 1993, and it’s currently available for the Wii Virtual Console. Fans of the original game will notice many similarities and differences in its successor. Most levels, weapons, enemies, and characters will seem familiar. However, many concepts have been dramatically overhauled, providing an odd contrast to the previous game. In a way, it feels old and new at the same time.
For those who’ve never played the original game, you’re in for quite a ride! It’s frantic run-and-gun action at its finest, yet there are constantly new twists being presented to keep the gameplay varied. Whether you’re rocketing through the sky on the back of a spaceship, or running through a 360 degree rotating maze, it’ll keep you on your toes.
“Absilio Mundus!”
Treasure sure knows how to get the most out of limited hardware! Just as the first game pushed the Genesis to its limits, the sequel has some of the most impressive graphics seen on the GBA, with tons of gratuitous scaling and rotation effects. There’s also quite a bit of chaos that happens onscreen, but there’s never slowdown. It’s very technically impressive.
“Remember this!”
Despite its heritage and critical acclaim, the game sold very poorly. Still, Gunstar Super Heroes is a very worthy successor to a classic run-and-gun. The familiar yet re-imagined gameplay should satisfy fans of the original. The graphics are second-to-none on the GBA, and the presentation is vintage Treasure. In my opinion, it’s one of the best ways to fill the GBA slot in your DS
*Re-titled "Gunstar Future Heroes" in Europe.
Release dates:
US, JP: October 2005
EP: November 2005
Bonus Links:
The intro cinematic.
A playthrough of the first stage.
An old review from X-Play.
A written review from a Treasure fanpage.
