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Gunlord
GunlordSuit up as Gordian Gaiden and battle steel monsters across the galaxy.
Gunstar Super Heroes
Gunstar Super HeroesTwo heroes, two paths, six inventive levels and colossal bosses.
Overview
Description

After Vanessa Gaiden vanished following her victory over the Evil Empire, her husband Gordian dons the powerful Gunlord suit to hunt her down. His quest leads him to the tyrannical planet lord known as The Master, who forges armies of steel creatures to terrorize the cosmos. Players guide Gordian through hostile worlds, confronting massive boss encounters and uncovering the fate of Vanessa while mastering the suit’s arsenal in a fast‑paced, side‑scrolling shooter adventure.

Blue and Red embark on a daring quest to keep a powerful stone from an evil empire seeking to resurrect the God of Ruin. Their adventure unfolds across six wildly inventive levels, each packed with classic side‑scroll shooting action and sci‑fi flair. Players experience two completely different routes, offering distinct play‑throughs that culminate in gigantic bosses that fill the entire screen, delivering an arcade‑style challenge reminiscent of Treasure’s legendary titles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Fans of retro sci‑fi platform shooters
Retro shooter enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.99
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release date
2012-03-26
2005-10-06
Specifications
developer
NG:DEV.TEAM
Treasure
publisher
NG:DEV.TEAM
Sega
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
80/100+60%
50/100
age rating
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ESRB E10+
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Tight, responsive controls
  • Impressive boss design and variety
  • Rich pixel‑art visuals
  • Engaging sci‑fi storyline
  • Two distinct story routes
  • Varied level design
  • Impressive boss scale
  • Classic Treasure action
Cons
  • Limited platform availability
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
  • Occasional performance hiccups on lower‑end PCs
  • Limited to single player
  • Short overall length
  • Average critical reception
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