Guardian, also known as Get Star (ゲットスター), is a side-scrolling action game developed by Toaplan and released in 1986 for Arcades. In 2021 it was included as a bonus DLC in the Ultimate Tiger-Heli compilation by M2. Outside of Japan, the game was licensed to KitKorp for US distribution.
Story
The "Get Star" was sent from Earth to an enemy planet to defeat the "Big Demor" that controls the five stars. However, on each planet, a formidable opponent dominated by "Big Demor" will prevent it from going on.
Gameplay
Guardian's gameplay is reminiscent of Irem's Kung-Fu Master, with the player controlling the Get Star robot in a single plane of action. The screen constantly scrolls to the right, with the player being able to use punches and kicks to dispatch enemies. In addition to those the player can also obtain items to replenish life, gain temporary invincibility or get a laser weapon. The game has six stages, each of them culminating in a boss fight.