Overview:
-Estimated achievement difficulty: 4/10
-Offline: 12 (200)
-Online: 0
-Approximate amount of time to 200: 60 to 90 Minutes
-Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1-2
-Number of missable achievements: Possibly 1
-Glitched achievements: None!
-Do cheat codes disable achievements?: N/A
-Does difficulty affect achievements?: Yes

Introduction:
As far as achievements go you can hit 200 in one game but the Seven Force battle can hinder this due to it's random nature on Easy, Normal or Hard difficulties. Expert/Hardest is the only difficulty that all 7 forms of Seven Force will show up and will guarantee that you battle Crab Force for the achievement. The achievements here are not hard to obtain but the difficulty of the game may take a couple of tries to defeat certain bosses to earn those achievements.

Step 1: Learn Your Tools of Destruction


Using this picture as the visual I'll describe each of the weapons.

In the top left is the Force Weapon. Just your standard machine gun type of weapon. Does average damage but its real power just like the other weapons is shown when combined with another.

Top Right is the Lightning Weapon. It's just like Force but it pierces through enemies so that is a major perk.

Bottom Left is the Chaser Weapon. Out of the 4 weapons it does the least damage but is the best weapon for weapon combos. It hones in to the closest thing and kills it. A good starting weapon even with it's lack of firepower.

Bottom Right is the Fire Weapon. The weapon that packs the most punch but because of this perk it doesn't have a lot of range. So unless you love close quarters stick to using this weapon in combination with another.

You've heard me talk about combining weapons earlier and I think I may need to lend some explanation. Seeing as it is a major game play mechanic that is important to your success I'll quickly explain. When you pick up two weapons and neither is selected, they then combine to create a whole new weapon for your arsenal.

I'm not gonna get too deep into weapon combos but if you wanna look at the chart of combination's then Strategy Wiki's Gunstar Heroes Weapon Table is for you.

Just for Achievement sake the only weapon you need is the Lightning Chaser (Lightning + Chaser). Deals with everything swiftly and all you have to worry about is defense. And in this game you always need to be ready to be on defense at anytime.

But there is one type of attack that is stronger than any gun you can acquire. That of course is Hand to Hand Combat. There are a couple of moves of this type in the game and I'll run down each one.

while Jumping: Gunstar Dive (Gunstar Kick in Fixed Shot Mode).

This is your main hand to hand move. This move can kill most bosses faster than any weapon in the game. For success in Gunstar Heroes, it is a must you learn this.

(Air) +: Gunstar Dive Kick (Fixed Shot Only).

A better version of the Gunstar Kick. Alternate between the two to see what you like better.

Close or + Any Direction: Throw.

You can throw minor enemies, a couple of bosses and bombs that are thrown at you which you can throw back at your enemies. Also weapon/health carriers can be grappled as well as shot to get more weapons/health as well. Make sure you abuse throwing in any direction. You will need it.

+: Gunstar Slide.

This should be your offensive move of choice most of the time. Also does big damage to most enemies and also to be used defensively to run if need be.

,,,,+or: Standing Gunstar Slide.

Once you learn how to do the Standing Slide consistently this is the version you should stick with it because it's leagues better than the regular.

or+: Blocking

This move is underused and underrated. When used correctly it can protect you from damage that would otherwise kill you. Abuse blocking and you won't regret it.

Step 2: Everything Else
Gunstar Heroes is game of patterns and learning to do what's right for the situation. And once you've learned that, then nothing can stop you. There is one other thing I will tell you. This game has a save state feature and since it's there you should use it. If you feel like you messed up, reload that last save and go for it again. Anything for that 200.

Conclusion:
Because of my familiarity of with Gunstar Heroes, the game took me about 45 minutes to beat it and earn the 200. It may take you longer but it can be done. If you need Achievement Help/Boss Tips then read the Achievement Guide HERE.