Guardian Heroes (XBox360)

78%
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Guardian Heroes (XBox360) (2011)
genre: role-play

score: 78%

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'Those without boiling Guardian Heroes nostalgia are probably going to wonder what makes it any better than Castle Crashers, another celebrated downloadable beat-'em-up that was greatly inspired by Treasure's classic brawler. They have their little similarities, but is there anything that makes one less worthy over the other? Not at all -- GH still has that extra complexity in the fighting and the RPG-like leveling system.'
Read more » GamePro
'Guardian Heroes for the Xbox Live Arcade is a great addition to anyone's game library. The game still plays as well as I remember it 15 years ago and the improved visuals really bring it into the modern world. The revamped controls help to alleviate some of the aged gameplay mechanics but even those issues aside, the game still holds up surprisingly well.'
Read more » GamingNexus
'Even though some aspects of Guardian Heroes haven't aged well, the strength of the battle system, branching paths, and characters help this brawler retain its place near the top of the class.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Guardian Heroes isn't a long ride, but it's one worth taking. If you owned a Sega Saturn, this will bring back memories. If you're a newcomer, now you'll know what we saw in the system back in 1996.'
Read more » 1up.com
'It's an old school classic, with enough forward thinking to make it feel fresh after fifteen years and enough depth to ensure it'll be relevant in another fifteen.'
Read more » Strategyinformer
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'A fantastic addition to the XBLA catalog of remakes. While the remix graphics don't benefit the game, and the gameplay flow shows its age, Guardian Heroes remains a classic in the hack and slash genre.'
Read more » IGN
'Guardian Heroes is one of the most comprehensive and generous ports on Xbox Live Arcade, a game that has been lovingly updated to suit the contemporary hardware.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Re-releasing updated versions of classic titles has become something of a trend, but Guardian Heroes isn't just another title hopping on the bandwagon. This is a port that has been given proper care, resulting in a game that is still solid all around. Top that off with a bargain 800 MSP ($10 USD) price point, and there's little reason not to add Guardian Heroes to your collection.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'I was pleasantly surprised at just how good Guardian Heroes wound up being. The original game's gameplay has held up really well even if its graphics haven't, and the remixed version is outstanding.'
Read more » Game Over
'The HD remixes to controls and visuals are nice additions, but the ability to switch back to the classic look and feel is welcomed.'
Read more » Gaming Age
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