Guardian Heroes Saturn
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- Guardian Heroes Sega Saturn Game Complete Edition, Good Condition, Rare £89.10
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £83.16 | £34.69 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £87.03 | £25.87 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £93.07 | £31.26 | £209.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-02 | £93.14 | £31.28 | £209.99 | 9 |
| 2026-04-01 | £93.15 | £31.34 | £209.99 | 9 |
| 2026-03-31 | £98.27 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £98.19 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £99.93 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £99.91 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £99.91 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £94.74 | £35.99 | £209.99 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £93.57 | £34.26 | £209.99 | 10 |
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Game History
Guardian Heroes was developed by Treasure and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn. The game was directed by Masahiro Yamane and built upon Treasure's experience with arcade beat 'em ups, bringing their signature fast-paced action style to Sega's 32-bit console.
The game was released in Japan on March 28, 1996, followed by a North American release on July 15, 1996. It arrived in Europe later that same year. The game launched during the early phase of the Saturn's lifecycle, when the console was still establishing its library of compelling software.
Guardian Heroes received strong critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its fast gameplay, impressive sprite animation, and creative level design. It performed respectably commercially, though it did not achieve mainstream blockbuster status. The game's reputation has grown considerably over time, particularly as the Saturn's library became more recognized for its quality titles.
Today, Guardian Heroes is considered historically significant to video game collectors for several reasons. The original Saturn release is one of the most sought-after and valuable games for the console in the collector's market, commanding high prices due to its combination of critical respect, relative scarcity compared to other Saturn titles, and strong gameplay that has aged well. The game is frequently cited as one of the best beat 'em ups released during the 32-bit console generation.
Interestingly, Treasure's work on Guardian Heroes helped establish the studio's reputation for quality action game design. The game features a branching story system with multiple endings, which was relatively innovative for the beat 'em up genre at the time. Its influence can be seen in subsequent action games, and it remains a cornerstone title for Saturn enthusiasts.
The game received renewed attention in 2018 when a remaster titled Guardian Heroes was released for Nintendo Switch, introducing the classic to a new generation of players while cementing its legacy as an important entry in video game history.