3D Gunstar Heroes

 3DS
Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 9, 2015
    70
    While it's widely considered one of the best Genesis titles ever, I'd say the appeal is limited to those who have a sense of nostalgia for it. I'm glad I tried it, and with a bargain price it's worth a shot to those who want to educate themselves on this piece of video game history, but I'm guessing it won't hold much appeal to new-school gamers unless they've got a local buddy to play with.
  2. Cubed3
    Sep 4, 2015
    60
    That said, this latest classic revamp on the 3DS eShop is certainly a enjoyable and it's tremendously rewarding to finally overcome its challenges.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#40 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
22
#22 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42
  1. christatoonist
    Dec 31, 2015
    10
    Another perfect conversion of a legendary game. Treasure was one of the stars of the Genesis/Megadrive, with classic games like GunstarAnother perfect conversion of a legendary game. Treasure was one of the stars of the Genesis/Megadrive, with classic games like Gunstar Heroes, Dynamite Headdy and..... believe it or not..... McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure. Yes, that's right. They took a fast food pimping clown and made an amazing hidden gen platformer. That takes some skill and vision.
    Gunstar Heroes is an exhilarating run-n-gun explosionfest with customizable weapons. And explosions. Lots and lots of explosions. Did I mention the explosions? Because you're gonna see a lot of 'em.
    It's a shame this series ended after the second installment, with Gunstar Super Heroes for the GBA. But the good news as that it has a place in the M2 converted SEGA 3D Classics lineup.
    This is a seminal game, it's a blast to play, and all the tricks Treasure used to simulate 3D on the Genesis makes this version absolutely pop. Unless you hate retro games or SEGA in general, you'll have a blast playing this. Cannot recommend enough.    … Full Review »
  2. LesterRoquefort
    Oct 17, 2015
    9
    For me, this game gets a way higher rating than the regular Virtual Console version, simply because it makes it easier by giving you anFor me, this game gets a way higher rating than the regular Virtual Console version, simply because it makes it easier by giving you an "almost god" mode. It also has an extremely easy "temp save" feature, so you don't have to play the stages over and over because they're too hard.

    And it's got really good 3D in it.    … Full Review »
  3. bearcav
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    It's Gunstar Heroes, emulated and enhanced by M2, and in 3D. It's as good as that game's going to get, hand cramps on the 3DS aside! The soundIt's Gunstar Heroes, emulated and enhanced by M2, and in 3D. It's as good as that game's going to get, hand cramps on the 3DS aside! The sound is great (and there are the two different sound versions to choose from!), the quirky artwork and bosses are still there, and I think it still holds up well today. It's not a 2015 "10," but it's certainly a seminal retro game.… Full Review »
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