Gunstar Heroes Critic Reviews

Every Sega/M2 3D Classic collaboration to date has demonstrated incredible love and care, even for mediocre games like Altered Beast. That same devotion applied to a top-tier masterpiece makes for an essential addition to any 3DS. This is the 3D Classics game to get.

M2's Gunstar Heroes is not just a new benchmark for 3D Classics titles, but also an unquestionable must-play game for every 3DS owner.

Gunstar Heroes is an absolute classic of the 16-bit era. I didn’t think it was possible to make the game better, but somehow M2 pulled it off.

If you’re into the old school side scrolling shooters like Contra and Metal Slug, this is a game that needs to be played, and the 3DS version is the best one to do that.

It’s not every day that you encounter such brilliance. You won’t find a better game about running to the right and shooting everything that comes from beyond the screen.

Gunstar Heroes is a genuine genre tour-de-force that's simply not to be missed and is yet another triumph for Sega's 3D Classics range.

It’s not worth the double (or quadruple) for those already with the game, but it’s still an incredible adventure any way it’s sliced.

3D Gunstar Heroes is a conversion that excels in every possible way. Not only it brings the original game in a perfectly playable way and without any traces of aging but it even improves it with its exquisite 3D effect. A real 16-bit classic that can be played again and again.

Gunstar Heroes is plain and simple one of the best action game ever made, and this porting is just the icy on the cake with its incredibly 3D effect and extra gameplay features. Must buy.

A masterpiece brought back to life on 3DS. Considering the really cheap price, if you missed the original this is a great chance.

Gunstar Heroes should be at the top of every gamer's bucket list.

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.

That said, this latest classic revamp on the 3DS eShop is certainly a enjoyable and it's tremendously rewarding to finally overcome its challenges.