Famicom · 1988
The Guardian Legend
The Guardian Legend is a scrolling shooter game for Famicom, released in 1988. It was developed by Compile.
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The Guardian Legend
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Control panel
Console controls
Arrow keys move · Z / X are main buttons · Enter starts · V selects.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Keyboard layoutOpen / close
MOVE
Up arrowLeft arrowRight arrowDown arrow
Buttons
AXZS
System: Esc opens the EmulatorJS menu for save and load states, fullscreen, and control remapping.
About The Guardian Legend
The Guardian Legend is a scrolling shooter game for Famicom, released in 1988. It was developed by Compile.
Explore the Famicom collection and discover more scrolling shooter games below.
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Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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