Ports
On May 5, 2011, Treasure announced a remastered version of Guardian Heroes for the Xbox Live Arcade for Fall 2011. It was announced on Sept 6 that the game would release on October 12.
The port makes numerous changes to the original. It has been reformatted for 16:9 aspect ratio, expanding the playfield. The game features both original and "remix" graphics modes and runs in high definition with a remade user interface in both. The remix mode applies an hqx-like upscaling filter along with a pencil-shade effect to the sprites, implements true alpha blending, applies bilinear filtering to the backgrounds and features redrawn spell effects and character portraits.
Players can also choose between original and remix options for the gameplay. Remix mode makes many small and large changes to the game's control and mechanics, but does not impact level design or content. Some of these changes, like the new attacking and dodging controls, air dashing, and air recoveries, seem modeled after Treasure's own Bleach: The Blade of Fate, a fighting game that likewise features elements of Guardian Heroes The script for Story Mode has been rewritten and contains updated dialogue as well as changes in name to the Earth and Sky Spirits, who are now known as the Earthblood and the Skyborn, respectively.
The XBLA release of Guardian Heroes also features online play for the multiplayer modes, and a greatly expanded competitive mode that allows for 12 players instead of six. Arcade Mode, an endless survival gauntlet, is an entirely new addition.
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