- PriceFree
- CategoryGames
- SubgenreArcade
- First releasedNovember 22, 2010
- Versions3 archived
- Installable3 of 3
- AvailabilityRemoved from the App Store
- SellerSEGA
- Bundle IDcom.sega.gunstarheroes
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iOS 3.0 or later.
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Report an issueOne of the SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive's highest-rated games, Gunstar Heroes is now available on mobile! Play free and rediscover Treasure’s classic gem!
A forgotten lunar super weapon, a totalitarian empire bent on world domination, and an insane General who’ll stop at nothing to bring the planet to its knees – only the Gunstar Heroes can stop him. Play as twin brothers Red and Blue, and embark upon one of the most treasured SEGA gems of all time. Arm yourselves with flame-throwers, homing missiles, and lasers to take the fight to the enemy’s HQ – the dreaded orbital fortress, the Ark!
Gunstar Heroes joins the ever-increasing line-up of ‘SEGA Forever’, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought back to life on mobile!
FEATURES - Mix and match four different weapon types for a total of 14 firearm combinations - Local, cross-platform multiplayer over local Wi-Fi - Grab and throw your partner at enemies for vital hits that don’t take up ammo! - Seven levels to explore, from an ancient ruin to a vast orbital fortress
MOBILE GAME FEATURES - PLAY FREE with ad-support or ad-free via In-App Purchase - SAVE YOUR GAMES – save your progress at any point in the game - LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores - HAPTIC SUPPORT: get into the game with responsive button presses - CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers
RETRO REVIEWS "Treasure is a treasure indeed and deserves a big round of applause for this phenomenal effort." [99%] - Skid, Diehard GameFan Vol. 1 Issue #10 (September 1993) "Gunstar Heroes is a title no self-respecting Mega Drive owner can afford to be without." [94%] - SEGA Magazine #1 (January 1994) "Prepare yourself for a real white-knuckle ride with Gunstar Heroes because it's that amazing!" [93%] - Paul Davies, Mean Machines SEGA #12 (October 1993) "It's fast, it's fierce, and it's totally brilliant." [92%] - Steve Keen, Computer & Video Games #142 (September 1993)
GUNSTAR HEROES TRIVIA - The game went under the working titles of Blade Gunner and Lunatic Gunstar - This was Treasure's first game of six to hit the Mega Drive / Genesis over a two-year period - M2, creators of the Game Gear port of Gunstar Heroes, went on to remaster the Mega Drive / Genesis original on 3DS over 20 years after the original release
GUNSTAR HEROES HISTORY - The game was originally released worldwide in 1993 - Developed by: Treasure - Main Programmer: Mitsuru Yaida - Lead Composer: Norio Hanzawa
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Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase.
Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information) and may collect "Precise Location Data" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure for more information)
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Ratings Over Time
| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2010 | — | — | 17 | $0.99 |
| February 14, 2011 | — | — | 28 | $0.99 |
| March 15, 2012 | — | — | 37 | $2.99 |
| August 9, 2023 | 4.1.3 | ★ 4.4 | 211 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 25This game brings happy memories to me , hope streets of rage can come back even though i have for my ps4 and mac
True arcade
I had a Sega Genesis when I was 12 as well as Sonic The Hedgehog. I had this game as well I enjoyed both of them I even had the game gear port of it. 28 years later SEGA has ported all of their rich games to the iPhone and now I get to relive my childhood. despite the ads it is great to relive our childhoods I guess SEGA still does what Nintendon’t
The game is great but it wont allow me to play multiplayer I am indeed on the same WiFi but still and it gives me the same code even when I deleted the app still same code I need major help here
This game is fun and frantic and I love it. I see now why so many people adore this game and it is definitely one of my favorite genesis games.
It’s too hard too control.
This game needed local multiplayer that was an original feature that should be implemented and the touch screen controls leave a lot to be desired there should be some type of swipe mechanic only playable with a controller
This is too hard and the auto save is terrible but it is pretty fun just I wish that you could go back and change your gun.
Period reviews recovered from Apple's customer-review feeds via the Wayback Machine.