6 Can’t-Miss Sega Genesis Games on Nintendo Switch Online

Gunstar Heroes

The Sega Genesis lineup may include Contra: Hard Corps, a remarkably solid entry in Konami’s ultimate run-and-gun franchise, but even that title pales in comparison to the adrenaline-pumping excellence of Gunstar Heroes. Developed by the legendary minds at Treasure, Gunstar Heroes delivers some of the most finely-tuned action gameplay to ever grace the Genesis. Its levels offer nonstop thrills from start to finish—one will have you pursuing an enemy train on a mining cart, while another will see you climb an enemy spacecraft as it’s taking off. Its unique combo system allows you to combine different weapons into brand-new shot types, allowing for versatile strategies and plenty of replayability. The game’s clever use of the Genesis’s Motorola 68000 microprocessor made it a technical marvel at the time, brimming with 3D shapes alongside its lush 2D pixel art. Gunstar Heroes remains a treat for action fans today, just as much as it was decades ago.

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