Guardian (1986 video game)
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Guardian[lower-alpha 1] is a 1986 side-scrolling beat 'em up arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Taito and North America by Kitkorp. In the game, players assume the role of a robot fighting against a multitude of enemies and bosses across six locations on a futuristic science fiction setting. It is notable for marking the debut of Twin Cobra and Hellfire artist Kōetsu Iwabuchi in the video game industry, serving as its graphic designer.
Guardian | |
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Developer(s) | Toaplan |
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Artist(s) | Kōetsu Iwabuchi |
Composer(s) | Masahiro Yuge Tatsuya Uemura |
Platform(s) | Arcade |
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Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
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Guardian was considered a financial flop in arcades for Toaplan. As of 2019, the rights to the title is owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member Masahiro Yuge and now-affiliate of Japanese arcade manufacturer exA-Arcadia alongside many other IPs from the defunct studio.