# Gunstar Heroes Classic — user reviews > 51 indexed App Store user reviews of Gunstar Heroes Classic by Sega America, rated 4.43/5 from 213 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunstar-heroes-classic/id404096825/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunstar-heroes-classic/id404096825.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 153 · 4★ 32 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 14 ## Newest reviews (12 of 51) ### 4/5 — Oh boy I enjoy this game *2023-02-27* This was the only retro game I’ve beaten without using an emulator, just me playing the Genesis version, getting Chaser and Lightning and destroying everything, and now that I have this on my phone, I can get better at the game!!! ### 4/5 — The connection to play together *2022-04-02, version 4.1.3* I mean the game is good but me and my sister wanted to play together but we can’t since we are on different Wi-Fi so can you put something like a online thing where you don’t need to be on the same Wi-Fi? ### 3/5 — Can’t control well *2021-08-22, version 4.1.3* It’s too hard too control. ### 4/5 — Gunstar heroes is epic style *2020-10-01, version 4.1.1* It’s like Contra but good ### 2/5 — Plays Worse Than an Emulator from 2001. *2020-06-06, version 4.1.1* YIKES, Sega. First of all, Gunstar Heroes is one of my all-time favorite games. When I discovered that it was available for my brand new iPad Mini 5? I was ECSTATIC. I bought an 8BitDo controller for a retro experience, downloaded the game and prepared feel like a kid again. Only to have the game run like garbage. Constant stuttering, poor support for my controller, it really just bummed me out. I even paid the $2 to unlock it from ads and I still got ads for other Sega titles. These issues don’t seem to be limited to just this title, either. I downloaded pretty much every Sega Forever title and they all run poorly. I’m very sad. Very disappointed. Asking for a refund on my purchase from Apple. ### 2/5 — Their not let me play *2020-01-18, version 4.1.1* I downloaded the game and press 1p and it did not respond I even went of and went back I just wanted to play my childhood game 😢😢😢😢 ### 3/5 — Fun but HARD *2019-10-14, version 4.0.2* This is too hard and the auto save is terrible but it is pretty fun just I wish that you could go back and change your gun. ### 2/5 — Multi player not working *2018-08-16, version 3.1.1* A great game single player, just like the original. But multiplayer doesn't work. It says either "invalid room" or if you can get past that part, the screen is just stuck on displaying the black before title screen. Like "sega" doesn't even appear. The whole reason I bought this game was to play multi player with my brother. Very disappointing! ### 5/5 — OMG I love this game please give us an HD Remake of this game Sega😭🙏. *2018-05-29, version 3.0.0* I love play this on my phone but can we have a full screen mode feature too please. **Developer response:** Hi there, thank you for your feedback! I've forwarded this to the developers, who will be reviewing suggestions and problems players experience to help them plan future updates. If you would like to share any additional feedback please contact us at help@sega.net. ### 3/5 — Awesome! Except.. *2018-05-03, version 3.0.0* This is amazing. My childhood on my screen!! Only thing is that I can’t save! When I click “sign in” it just loads and won’t allow me to sign in. I can’t lose my game so I keep having to restart. **Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear that you are having issues with saving the game. Can you send an email to help@sega.net with more information of the issue as well as the device and OS you are using to play the game with, so that we can investigate the issue. Please can you also include the name of the game in the email. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2018-02-18, version 3.0.0* Thank you very much ### 5/5 — Finally *2018-02-15, version 3.0.0* Been waiting for upgrade. Great game play. Now just waiting for golden axe 3. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — paid version ADs still block game *2020-12-16, version 4.1.1* I paid for the non ad version and it still has ads for SEGA games that block my view when I play. I can’t see the enemies on the bottom of the screen. Truly a bummer because I really love Gunstar Heroes and wish I could play it again but I lost my GBA long ago and now this version is driving me crazy cuz I can’t see the enemies. Terrible AD placement. ### 1/5 — Just bad.. *2020-05-26, version 4.1.1* An ad pops up in the middle of the screen while you’re playing AND YOU CANT CLOSE IT. This is unplayable.... ### 1/5 — WHY DOES MULTIPLAYER NOT WORK? *2020-03-01, version 4.1.1* My friend and I are trying to play right next to each other, IT SHOULD WORK, RIGHT? ### 1/5 — Poor MFi Controller Support *2019-04-19, version 4.0.0* I am using a SteelSeries Nimbus on an iPad Pro 2018 running iOS 12.2 and the controller support is poorly thought out. The B button is used to fire the weapon, but it also activates the “rewind” feature when you hold the “B” button down for more than 3 seconds. The fact that the “rewind” feature is actually set to “R2” in the control settings makes no difference and the “R2” button actually does nothing. As is, this game is unplayable on a controller. Also, you are unable to select the “Menu” button located in the middle of the controller for “pause” and are forced to use one of the other buttons on the controller. “Pause” is set to the “Y” button by default. I’ve noticed the same button issue in other games by Sega. The MFi controller support needs to be overhauled. If Sega can fix these issues this would make playing these games much more enjoyable and I’d likely purchase all of them since they bring back memories. But with the poor MFi controller support I can’t bring myself to actually buy these games for now. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPad mini 2 *2018-10-20, version 3.1.1* Doesn’t work on iPad mini 2, just black screen with buttons after pressing Start ### 1/5 — Gunstar Zero- play the original *2018-01-17, version 3.0.0* Play the original. This game on a cell phone with onscreen controls is terrible (like all game that need you to have your thumbs cover 1/3rd of the screen). I was crushed by the giant broccoli! Even the previous cell release had better controls. As does the AT Games hand held Genesis (w/SD ability), or any other number of ways to play it. This game needs a real controller on a real screen. Period. ### 1/5 — Does not support iOS6. *2012-11-06, version 1.0* Still doesn't work with iOS6. It's been a month since a "fix was in progress". This appears to be an issue with a few of the port in games into the new iOS6. At this point I feel like this issue is not going to be resolved anytime soon. SEGA, you've really let us down. :( ### 1/5 — Can't see important parts of the screen! *2011-12-23, version 1.0* It's impossible to play this game because your fingers block most of the bottom of the screen. I loved the genesis game so much that I bought this the second that I saw it without reading reviews, big mistake. ### 2/5 — Controls for touch are Bad *2022-02-28, version 4.1.3* This game needed local multiplayer that was an original feature that should be implemented and the touch screen controls leave a lot to be desired there should be some type of swipe mechanic only playable with a controller ### 2/5 — Saving is broken *2021-10-02, version 4.1.3* I have the paid version from having bought the prior release. The game claims to allow local saves, but there is no option anywhere to turn this on. Their Game Center integration is 100% broken and will not cloud save either. Screen controls are poor quality. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Old school Great ness *2023-01-18, version 4.1.3* True arcade ### 5/5 — Big Fan freaking tasting *2022-05-27, version 4.1.3* I love this. 😍😍😍 ### 5/5 — My childhood has returned *2022-04-20, version 4.1.3* I had a Sega Genesis when I was 12 as well as Sonic The Hedgehog. I had this game as well I enjoyed both of them I even had the game gear port of it. 28 years later SEGA has ported all of their rich games to the iPhone and now I get to relive my childhood. despite the ads it is great to relive our childhoods I guess SEGA still does what Nintendon’t ### 5/5 — My favorite *2022-01-04, version 4.1.3* This is still my favorite since sega in the 90s ### 5/5 — Cool *2020-05-14, version 4.1.1* Bcuz I thought it was ### 5/5 — Definitely on my top ten. *2020-04-03, version 4.1.1* This game is fun and frantic and I love it. I see now why so many people adore this game and it is definitely one of my favorite genesis games. ### 5/5 — Gunstar Heroes *2019-10-16, version 4.0.2* It’s the 1993 Genesis game, Gunstar Heroes just the way you remember it. Personally, this is one of my favorite Genesis games. The different character and weapon combinations make it so that no player will experience the game in the same way as another player. The game itself is a side scrolling run and gun. The stages are very fun to play through in all their 16-Bit glory and most have several bosses. The gameplay is smooth, the game is emulated very well and includes save slots and a rewind feature. The touchscreen controls worked fine for me, however If you prefer actual buttons, controllers are supported. I recommend this game, even to new players who weren’t born in the Genesis era. After all, it’s free and you’ve got nothing to lose. ### 5/5 — Love this game! *2019-08-05, version 4.0.2* This game brings happy memories to me , hope streets of rage can come back even though i have for my ps4 and mac ### 5/5 — Love the game but! *2019-03-30, version 4.0.0* I know this is way off topic but I just love treasure games, and I would really appreciate it if you brought Alien Solider to the store! I’ve always played gunstar superheroes on my gameboy advance and getting the chance to play the classic on my iPhone is just great! But it’s a bummer that alien soldier isn’t up here anywhere.. but hey, at least there is gunstar heroes! ### 5/5 — Came here to ask, *2019-02-10, version 4.0.0* Great game but I came to ask, which controllers are compatible for the ‘Sega Forever’ collection? I know that for Sonic that 8-bit dos gamepad is fine, but I’m talking console controllers. Which ones are compatible? Also, can I use those controllers for three button ABC SEGA games? Please reply ASAP. Thanks! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*