Advance Guardian Heroes

Infobox VG
title=Advance Guardian Heroes


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developer=Treasure
publisher=Treasure, Ubisoft
designer=Tetsuhiko Kikuchi
series=
engine=
released=vgrelease|North America|NA|September 14, 2004
vgrelease|Japan|JP|September 22, 2004
vgrelease|Europe|EU|February 18, 2005
genre=Fighting Action
modes=Single player, Co-op
ratings=ESRB: E (Everyone)
platforms=Game Boy Advance
media=64 megabit cartridge
requirements=
input=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".

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".

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.

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". [cite web|url = http://gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/921170.asp|title=Collection of "Advance Guardian Heroes" reviews|publisher=Game Rankings |accessdate=2007-08-10] [cite web|url=http://www.gamestats.com/objects/676/676680/|title=Collection of "Advance Guardian Heroes" reviews|publisher=GameStats|accessdate=2007-08-10]

References

External links

*GameFAQs|type=/portable/gbadvance|num=921170
*moby game|id=/advance-guardian-heroes