GUNSTAR SUPER HEROES

The long-awaited sequel to Gunstar Heroes™, one of the most critically acclaimed 2D games of all time, is almost here! Treasure, the legendary team responsible for the original, works their magic all over again with all-new levels, bosses, and weapons. Gunstar Super Heroes offers cool mini-game elements amid its traditional fast-paced gameplay, like an After Burner-inspired aerial sequence. Precision gunplay and brilliant visuals create a revelatory experience for newcomers and a major gaming milestone for hardcore fans.

Features: * Amazing visuals. The graphical capabilities of the Game Boy Advance are pushed to the limit. * Two playable characters with different stories. Take characters, Blue and Red, on different paths to reveal the whole story. * Six wildly inventive levels. Explore the intricate levels and encounter gigantic bosses. * A true sequel. The Gunstar world expands with all-new levels, bosses, and weapons. * Three different styles of weaponry. Rapid Fire, Automatic, and Explosive.

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Sega of America Website

SEGA Announces Gunstar Super Heroes For Game Boy Advance

**Fan-Favorite Developer, Treasure, Delivers Game Boy Advance Sequel to Critically-Acclaimed Action Game

SAN FRANCISCO (May 10, 2005)** – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced Gunstar Super Heroes™, the highly anticipated sequel to the classic 2D action-shooter, Gunstar Heroes™. This new adventure, developed exclusively for the Game Boy® Advance, offers the relentless action, precision gunplay, and brilliant visuals that have become the trademark of Treasure, the game's legendary development team.

Blue and Red, the lead characters in Gunstar Super Heroes, must once again keep a stone of great power from falling into the hands of an evil empire intent on resurrecting the God of Ruin. Blue and Red take on the same adventure using different paths, effectively making for two unique play-through experiences. Players will tackle six wildly inventive levels and take on gigantic bosses that fill the entire Game Boy Advance screen.

"Gunstar Super Heroes offers an action-packed arcade experience that's sure to be inviting to newcomers and hardcore gamers alike," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing, SEGA of America. "SEGA and Treasure are giving fans the sequel they've always wanted, right in time for the 10th Anniversary of the original Gunstar Heroes."

Within the game, playful references abound, including a beautifully retooled original Gunstar Heroes level, references to classic SEGA Genesis® games, and a bevy of other fan-tailored treats. Crisp 2D graphics, easy to pick up gameplay, and an accessible save system makes Gunstar Super Heroes an ideal title to enjoy on the Game Boy Advance. This eagerly anticipated sequel, which is coming to retailers Fall 2005, is sure to be talked about by gaming enthusiasts for years to come.

Key Product Features:* Amazing visuals max out the graphical capabilities of the Game Boy Advance. * A true sequel to the SEGA Genesis classic Gunstar Heroes, expanding the Gunstar world with all-new levels, bosses, and weapons. * Two different paths for gameplay, depending on the hero you choose to play as at the outset of the game. * A reasonable difficulty curve that will satisfy fans and newcomers alike.

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Press release (11th May 2005)

Gunstar Super Heroes™

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Category: Action

Developer: Treasure

Release: Fall 2005

Gunstar Heroes™, one of the most critically acclaimed 2D games of all time, is finally receiving a sequel, and it's being developed by Treasure, the legendary team responsible for the original.

Red and Blue, the stars of Gunstar Super Heroes, must once again keep a stone of great power from falling into the hands of an evil empire intent on resurrecting the God of Ruin. Both characters take on the same adventure using different paths, effectively creating two unique play-through experiences. And depending on the chosen difficulty level, the story changes, making for a total of 6 different story paths. Using four different types of weaponry - Rapid Fire, Machine Gun, Laser, and Explosive - players will tackle six wildly inventive levels and take on gigantic bosses that fill the entire Game Boy Advance screen.

Intricate platforming, precision gunplay and brilliant visuals combine to create a revelatory experience for newcomers and a major gaming milestone for hardcore fans. This is Treasure doing what they do best, and they've clearly had a lot of fun during the game's development process. Playful references abound, such as the appearance of an original Gunstar Heroes level beautifully retooled, After Burner music playing during an aerial sequence, mini-bosses from classic SEGA Genesis games popping up midgame, and a bevy of other fan-tailored treats.

Releasing just in time for the 10th Anniversary of Gunstar Heroes, this highly anticipated sequel is sure to be talked about by gaming enthusiasts for years to come.

Features:* A true sequel to the SEGA Genesis classic Gunstar Heroes, expanding the Gunstar world with all-new levels, bosses, and weapons. * Two different paths for gameplay, depending on the hero you choose to play as at the outset of the game. Depending on difficulty you are playing in, the story changes, so there are in total 6 types of gameplay you can enjoy. * A reasonable difficulty curve that will satisfy fans and newcomers alike.

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E3 Fact Sheet (18th May 2005)

Your enemies intend to use a powerful crystal to resurrect the devastating God of Ruin and it's up to the Gunstar Heroes, Blue and Red to stop them! Developed by critically acclaimed developer, Treasure, this fast-paced action game will push your Game Boy Advance to the limits!

• Blast your way through six intense levels and defeat an evil empire
• Choose your hero: play as Red or Blue to combat powerful enemies and gigantic bosses
• Amazing visuals create an unforgettable gaming experience

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Back of Box (US)

Best in Battle

The long awaited sequel to Gunstar Heroes, one of the most critically acclaimed 2-D games of all time, is here! With all-new levels, bosses and weapons, Gunstar Super Heroes offers cool minigame elements amid its traditional fast-paced gameplay. Precision gunplay and brilliant visuals create a revelatory experience for newcomers, and a major gaming milestone for hardcore fans.

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Nintendo Winter Catalog 2005