Gunlord is a "Eurostyle" action-platformer originally released for the Neo Geo MVS and AES in 2012 by NG:Dev.Team . It is widely considered a masterpiece of modern homebrew development for SNK's 24-bit powerhouse, serving as a spiritual successor to the legendary Turrican series. History and Development
An enhanced version titled Gunlord X was released for Nintendo Switch in 2019, featuring widescreen support, new bosses, and extended stages. Performance and Technical Details Gunlord 1st release English AES by NG:DEV.TEAM gunlord neo geo rom
The Neo Geo version of Gunlord is notorious among collectors for its high price and anti-piracy measures. The MVS (arcade) version launched on March 26,
Features hand-drawn pixel art by artists including Henk Nieborg and Andrew Bado, with an electronic score by Rafael Dyll. featuring widescreen support
Unlike many Neo Geo titles, NG:Dev.Team implemented custom chips and protections to prevent unauthorized ROM distribution and reproduction cartridges.
The MVS (arcade) version launched on March 26, 2012, followed by the AES (home console) version on April 25, 2013.
Each stage culminates in a boss fight, though some players find the platforming challenges more difficult than the bosses themselves. ROM and Hardware Versions