Advance Guardian Heroes
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| Developer(s) | Treasure |
| Publisher(s) | Treasure, Ubisoft |
| Designer(s) | Tetsuhiko Kikuchi |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Advance |
| Release date | NA September 14, 2004 JP September 22, 2004 EU February 18, 2005 |
| Genre(s) | Fighting Action |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Co-op |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E (Everyone) |
| Media | 64 megabit cartridge |
| Input methods | Control pad |
Advance Guardian Heroes is a fighting action videogame developed by Treasure for the Game Boy Advance. The game was released September 22, 2004 in Japan, September 14, 2004 in North America and February 18, 2005 in Europe. The American and European editions of the game are published by Ubisoft.
The game is a sequel to Sega Saturn's Guardian Heroes.
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[edit] Gameplay
Advance Guardian Heroes is a side scrolling fighting action game in which the playable characters can perform physical and magic attacks. Physical moves include countering and mid-air dashes. Magic attacks, which drain the MP meter, include element spells and protective barriers. It's also possible to go into "Hyper Mode", a faster, more powerful version of the playable character.
The game is separated in various stages and sub-stages with their own boss-fights, enemies, and puzzles. Gameplay modes include "Story" for up to two players, "Versus" and "Training".
[edit] Plot
The story follows the events of Guardian Heroes. After the Undead Hero was returned to his rest, the heroes were given the option of becoming the Sky Spirit's perfect warriors. The group was divided, with Nicole, Serena, and Valgar joining the Sky Spirit, and Han and Genjiro refusing. Randy escaped back to earth on his own, leaving Han and Genjiro to fight a losing battle against their former comrades.
Years later, Zur returns. He resurrects Kanon and uses the power of the Guardian Heroes to take over the world. The few remaining resistance forces call upon the power of the Undead Hero once again, with one young soldier giving up his body to serve as its vessel.
Throughout the game, the character fights the previous heroes and earns their power. Ultimately, it is revealed this is another attempt by the heavens to create the ultimate warrior. In the final battle against the ruler of the heavens, all heroes gather to defeat it and subsequently leave for the Other World.
[edit] Reception
The game was received with mixed reviews in English speaking countries, gathering average scores in review tallying websites: 65% in Game Rankings and a score of 6.7 in GameStats.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ Collection of Advance Guardian Heroes reviews. Game Rankings. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
- ^ Collection of Advance Guardian Heroes reviews. GameStats. Retrieved on 2007-08-10.
