Gunstar Heroes

My playtime with Gunstar Heroes has mostly been with the GamersGate (DRM-free) version. So my Steam stats don't reflect my actual experience with Gunstar Heroes. 5/5 Stars. PROS: +Gunstar Heroes plays like Contra on meth! +Non-linear stage selection, a'la Mega Man. +Modest hardware requirements. +Gamepad support (360, Logitech, and generic). +Two player co-op. +The PC version of Sega's old line-up features save...

110 found this helpful, 2012-08-15

Since its release 20 years ago, this game has never left the #1 spot in my Top 10 favorite games. It is the best game ever created. This is not an opinion, this is empirical fact. The only thing the steam version could have used was online co-op, but this in no way detracts from the majesty of this title. It is apt that a company named 'Treasure' would create the most brilliant gem in all of gaming.

71 found this helpful, 2013-07-21

Gunstar Heroes is up to 2 players awesome shoot-em-up. It was developed by Treasure as second-part company for Sega. Treasure was made up of ex-Konami developers who didn't want to make just another sequel to popular franchises, much to gamers sadness, I bet. Best shooter 1993. All in a mere 8 Megabit power. There also was a superior port on 3DS. Mostly just 3D and some extra modes. The game that you have here is...

20 found this helpful, 2016-09-17