# GUARDIC MSX

> Retro top-down 2D shoot 'em up game with strategic power-up choices. (iPhone/iPad app by D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardic-msx/id905921949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298894302)
- Category: Games, Action
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardic-msx/id905921949/reviews.md

## What is GUARDIC MSX?

A Retro Game that once attracted many people in 80s has been revived. 
The shoot'em up game, “GUARDIC MSX” was released for the MSX computer in 1986 and is now available for iPhone/iPodTouch/iPad. 


GUARDIC is a top-down 2D shooter based on the classic premise of pitting a single starfighter against a horde of enemies with the fate of the galaxy at hand. 
It is unique in that the player can choose stages, which are connected by a maze. 
Power ups are not activated until you reach the next room and even then you have to choose which ones to activate before you enter the fight, which gives the game an additional strategic touch. 
What will be waiting for you inside the fortress after the fierce battle? 


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【Game Version 1.0.0 】 
SteelSeries Stratus optimized.

iPhone3GS or later
iPad2 or later
iPod touch(4th Generation) or later
This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
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(C)2014 D4Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
(C)2014 MSX Licensing Corporation.
'MSX' is a trademark of the MSX Licensing Corporation.

## Key features

- Classic 80s shoot 'em up gameplay
- Top-down 2D shooter
- Maze-like stage selection
- Strategic power-up activation
- Retro arcade revival
- MSX computer classic


## Frequently asked questions about GUARDIC MSX

### What kind of game is GUARDIC MSX?

GUARDIC MSX is a top-down 2D shoot 'em up game, reviving a classic arcade experience from the 1980s. It features strategic gameplay where players choose power-ups before entering battles.

### Can I play GUARDIC MSX offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities for GUARDIC MSX. As a retro arcade revival, it is likely designed for single-player engagement.

### Does GUARDIC MSX have multiplayer?

The description for GUARDIC MSX focuses on a single-player experience, pitting a starfighter against enemy hordes. There is no mention of multiplayer or co-op modes.

### What devices is GUARDIC MSX compatible with?

GUARDIC MSX is available for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. It requires iPhone 3GS or later, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch (4th Generation) or later, and is optimized for iPhone 5.

### What is the age rating for GUARDIC MSX?

GUARDIC MSX has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. This rating indicates minimal content that might be unsuitable for younger children.

### How often is GUARDIC MSX updated?

GUARDIC MSX was last updated on August 13, 2014, with version 1.0.0. There have been no subsequent updates mentioned in the provided data, suggesting it may be a completed project.

### What do users think of GUARDIC MSX?

GUARDIC MSX has a rating of 3.7 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from its small user base.

### Does GUARDIC MSX have ads?

No, GUARDIC MSX does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play without any interruptions from ads.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2014-08-13

No release notes.

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