Gunstar Heroes/How to Play

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[edit] Controls

Controls can be changed in the options menu.

GenesisWii RemoteWii Classic ControllerGameCube ControllerControls
Neutral dpadNeutral dpadNeutral dpadNeutral dpad Move
A buttonA buttonY buttonB button Select Weapon
B button1 buttonB buttonA button Shoot Weapon
C button2 buttonA buttonX button Jump
Start buttonPlus buttonPlus buttonStart button Pause

[edit] Moves

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

  • B button + Neutral dpad Throw
  • B button + C button + Up dpad Block
  • Down dpad + C button Slide
  • Left dpad + Left dpadDown dpad + Down dpad + Down dpadRight dpad + Right dpad + B button Super Slide

Aerial Moves

  • C button Jump Attack
  • C button + Down dpad Jump Kick

[edit] Starting the Game

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.