Contra 4 Classic
Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Gunstar Super Heroes
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Treasure |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Treasure and published by SEGA, Gunstar Super Heroes arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Treasure also made Advance Guardian Heroes, Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Bad Dream and Gunstar Future Heroes for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gunstar Super Heroes is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Gunstar Super Heroes walkthroughs & guides
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Gunstar Super Heroes FAQ
When did Gunstar Super Heroes come out on the GBA?
Gunstar Super Heroes was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Gunstar Super Heroes?
It was developed by Treasure and published by SEGA.
Is Gunstar Super Heroes multiplayer?
No. Gunstar Super Heroes is a single-player game.
How long does Gunstar Super Heroes take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gunstar Super Heroes typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gunstar Super Heroes on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.