Guardian Heroes
Guardian Heroes is a 2D side-scrolling beat 'em up video game with RPG elements developed by Treasure and released for the Sega Saturn in 1996. A group of young adventurers set out to change the fate of their kingdom after an enchanted sword falls into their hands. Players can choose between four characters, each with their own fighting style, and embark on many different paths in the game's story mode. The game also includes a special Versus mode in which up to six players can compete against each other in arena battles.
Story
A supreme being created the universe to find ultimate warriors to hire as his personal soldiers. A fierce battle broke out between the spirits of Earth and Heaven. The Sky Spirits granted humans incredible powers and turned them into powerful sorcerers for their own benefit. The human sorcerers joined the fight against the Earth Spirits and banished them to darkness. Soon after, the Sky Spirits became fearful and jealous of the humans and banished them to darkness with the Earth Spirits. Humans opted instead for a more physical way of life, and the time of the sword began.