Gunstar Heroes (Mega Drive / Genesis) - The Definitive Run 'n' Gun!

What makes Gunstar Heroes on SEGA Mega Drive the definitive run 'n' gun?

In this episode, bedgell and dibbs are tackling the legendary Treasure shooter covering everything from

Treasure, their history and links with Konami, Contra III and more!
The Boss Battles! Explore what makes Gunstar's enemies some of the most challenging and creative in retro gaming history!
Technical achievements and why Treasure's approach to graphics and sound was so innovative!
And of course, there are memories and chat reliving the magic of retro gaming!

Which all leads us too why Gunstar Heroes remains not just a timeless classic, but THE definitive run 'n' gun!!

PS this is the Gunstar medley vid we mention!    • Gunstar Heroes : Medley (CarboHydroM guita...  

00:00 Intro
02:02 Our first memories of Gunstar Heroes!
04:45 What is Gunstar Heroes?
08:38 Is it an important game?
13:50 Gunstar's impressive technical achievement
15:47 The founding of Treasure and the roots of Gunstar Heroes
24:17 The genius boss fights!
37:56 What are "zako" and why does it make Gunstar so good?!
48:34 Comparison to other run 'n' guns from Contra III to Metal Slug and Cuphead
1:00:52 The incredible soundtrack!
1:09:21 Treasure's special relationship with SEGA
1:17:29 What's Next?!