Gunstar Heroes (Europe)

Getting Started

Select a mode from the title screen: single player or two-player co-op. Once you begin, you control one of two characters, each with similar abilities. The core loop is straightforward: move right through each stage, blast every enemy and dodge their fire, and eventually face a boss at the end. You can shoot in eight directions by holding a direction and pressing the attack button.

Key to survival is the weapon system. Scattered throughout stages are icons that change your gun type. Collect two of the same icon to combine them into a stronger variant. Experiment because different combinations suit different situations. You also have a sliding move to avoid attacks and a charge shot that fires after holding attack for a moment. Watch boss patterns carefully - most have weak points you need to hit repeatedly while avoiding their patterns.