The classic Sega Saturn game by Treasure, Guardian Heroes, is coming out at the end of Summer and it seems like a lot of you are excited for this based on the announcement post. Well prepare to get even happier as the original version will be included on top of the "re-mastered" version. The original version of the game will even be playable right from the start. You can even switch on the fly between the original and updated version during your playthrough if you want to!
The good news doesn't stop there. Sega was fortunate enough to get Treasure back to work on the first official re-release of a Sega Saturn game by Sega. As a Sega rep told me at the event where I saw Guardian Heroes, the "Saturn code is notoriously difficult to work with so getting that original developer was really key to making this project happen."
As for the "re-mastered" version, don't think of it as some kind of horrific port with a HD paint job. In fact, I thought I was looking at the original version of the game until it was pointed out to me it was the updated version. The enhanced version of the game will also feature up to two-player co-op online and offline, a 1-12 player battle mode, Time Attack and more.
All this will be going for 800 MS Points on Xbox Arcade by the end of Summer. It also looks like this will be a timed exclusive for the Xbox 360 as Sega didn't outright deny a PlayStation Network version. Until then, enjoy all the art Sega released which I'm sure will be used as avatars by a number of you.
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I thought this was common knowledge for those interested. I remember hearing about the original being included a few days after it was first announced.
Everything about this is making me happy. All re-releases of old games like this should include the original title (I'm still bitter about Turtles in Time), and the price is right. I'm just hoping it does well so we get more Saturn games, there are about 20 I can think of right now that I'd buy in a heartbeat if they were available.
Some more games for you to consider porting: Albert Odyssey, Dragon Force, and Astal. Please? I already own them for Saturn, but my save files have been lost. Curse you, battery backup!
Up-res them, but don't touch anything else. Don't even think about it. :)
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8:00 AM on 05.23.2011 | 
XBLA is getting all these awesome shmups and now this.... It's almost enough to make me want an Xbox. Almost.
I've never played this but will definitely try it out.
now this is how you make ports Sony - take out pencil, some piece of paper and make notes.
You missed out. The Sega Saturn had some great games. This game in particular looked amazing when it was released.
You lose. :o)
I agree, especially when the remake sucks.
(Turtles in Time I'm looking at you)
There were some perfect Taito arcade ports, too.
Some more games for you to consider porting: Albert Odyssey, Dragon Force, and Astal. Please? I already own them for Saturn, but my save files have been lost. Curse you, battery backup!
Up-res them, but don't touch anything else. Don't even think about it. :)
Either way EVERYONE needs to play Guardian Heroes, one of the best games ever made IMO
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Trolling is bad, when you don't know what classics are. And yes, I had Monster Hunter before. Doesn't even lift a finger to Guardian Heroes.