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Gameplay The play control has a lot of the features you would expect from a game of this type, but also a lot of surprises. Before you begin your game you are given the choice of "free shot" or "fixed shot". The free shot option allows you to run and fire at the same time and is often preferable in open level situations. With the fixed shot option you cannot run while firing, but the ability to stand still and fire in any direction is a huge help when fighting bosses. I personally can't imagine anyone playing this game for long and still choosing the free shot option every game. Another neat addition to Gunstar Heroes is hand to hand combat. You can throw enemies, and slide into them by pressing down and jump. There is also a super slide that can be executed by rotating the control pad like you would to throw a fireball if you were playing as Ryu or Ken in Street Fighter II. Enemies can also be kicked in mid air by pressing the jump button again. This can cause a lot of damage, and can be extremely helpful against some bosses. If you are playing with two players either player can throw their partner at enemies which causes massive damage. Some bosses can be defeated in three or four hits this way.