The DP Random Game Generator of Games that I Consider A "Ten" (tm) has brought forth Gunstar Heroes, that little classic for the Sega Genesis.
See my "SLANT" below, for my personal opinion. Then let's hear yours! Everyone has played this game. Discuss.
DP Guide sez:
U.S. Game Releases
Gunstar Heroes (Genesis, by Sega) $25/R4 +
Developed by Treasure. As if the game wasn't great enough, it was originally packed with a sample of "Fruit Roll-ups"! SANTULLI SLANT: Once upon a time this game was the classic "sleeper", a top ten game with practically no advertising and very little buzz. Today, you can't even call yourself "in the loop" if you don't know about Gunstar Heroes. The game that really put development house Treasure on the map, the game takes the familiar elements of side-scrolling platform shooters like Contra and changes everything you've learned. For example, you have control over the power-ups you grab in that you can mix-and-match to form your own favorite variety of firepower. The level designs are outrageous and memorable, especially the board-game level composed entirely of mini-games. Gigantic bosses, rich, colorful visuals, and frantic, simultaneous two-player action... THIS is how all games should be done. [Gr: 9, So: 8, Ga: 10, Ov: 10] Released 1993.
Non-U.S. Game Releases
Gunstar Heroes (Game Gear, by Sega) $/R +
Developed by Treasure. Released 1995. #G-3347.
Gunstar Heroes (Genesis, by Sega) $0/R4 +
Developed by Treasure. Released 1993.