Gunstar Heroes/Gameplay

Controls
Controls can be changed in the options menu.

Genesis

 * Move
 * Select Weapon
 * Shoot Weapon
 * Jump
 * Pause

Wii Remote

 * Move
 * Select Weapon
 * Shoot Weapon
 * Jump
 * Pause

Classic Controller

 * Move
 * Jump
 * Select Weapon
 * Shoot Weapon
 * Pause

GameCube Controller

 * Move
 * Jump
 * Shoot Weapon
 * Select Weapon
 * Pause

Moves
Note: This section assumes that you are using standard controller settings and are facing right.


 * + Throw
 * + +  Block
 * + Slide
 * + +  +  +  +  Super Slide

Aerial Moves
 * Jump Attack
 * + Jump Kick

Modes
There are 4 difficulty modes with Normal being the default. The enemies are more aggressive, and have higher defense on higher difficult levels.


 * Easy
 * Normal
 * Hard
 * Expert

You can play alone or with a friend.

Stage Select Screen
Firstly, you can select either Free Shot or Fixed Shot.
 * Free Shot - You can move while shooting.
 * Fixed Shot - You stay in place while shooting.

You then can pick a starting weapon. Keep in mind that if you die the weapon you selected will equipped when you continue. Also note that you cannot switch between Fixed Shot and Free Shot without restarting the game.

You can then select one of the first four stages:


 * 1) The Ancient Ruins
 * 2) The Underground Mine
 * 3) The Flying Battleship
 * 4) The Strange Fortress

Keep in mind that you cannot exit a stage until you beat it. Also, for every stage you complete you start with 20 more health in the next stage.