Gunstar Heroes is a platform game developed and published by Sega for the Genesis console. It was released in Japan in 1992 and is a sequel to the game Gunstar Heroes II. The game is a sidescrolling action game with a unique style. Players control a character, Gunstar, as they fight against enemies in a variety of levels. The game features a variety of weapons and abilities, including freeze beams, fireballs, and lasers. Gunstar Heroes received positive reviews from critics. It was awarded a gold medal at the 1993 Japan Game Awards.