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Sega Saturn · Beat 'em Up / RPG
Guardian Heroes
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up, RPG |
| Developer | Treasure |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Treasure and published by Sega, Guardian Heroes arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1996 as a beat 'em up. It blends beat 'em up and RPG elements.
It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Saturn Bomberman, Shining the Holy Ark and Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean. Among the 6 Saturn beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Treasure also made Silhouette Mirage and Radiant Silvergun for the Saturn.
Guardian Heroes supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
What playing Guardian Heroes is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Guardian Heroes cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Master Code | b60028000000 |
|---|---|
| Begin At High Level | 16033c7400c0 |
| Infinite Lives P1 | 1601dba40900 |
| Must Be On Code | D6033C60
270F |
| Infinite Continues | 3601DBA4
0063 |
| Infinite Health | 1605C942
270F |
Guardian Heroes walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Guardian Heroes.
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Guardian Heroes FAQ
When did Guardian Heroes come out on the Saturn?
Guardian Heroes was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Who made Guardian Heroes?
It was developed by Treasure and published by Sega.
Is Guardian Heroes multiplayer?
Yes. Guardian Heroes supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Guardian Heroes take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Guardian 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 Guardian 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.