Flying Shark
Flying Shark is a Vertical-scroll, Single-player and Two-player video game developed by Toaplan and published by Taito. The game lets the player pilot a biplane with a task to take out enemy land, naval craft, and air across different environments. During the gameplay, certain enemies will produce bonuses when shooting down, including point bonuses, power-ups, and extra lives. There are several stages available, and each stage starts and ends at the runway. Every time the player tries to land at a runway beyond the first takeoff, the number of bombs will multiply 3,000 points to the total score of the player. While playing the game, the player receives three bombs at the beginning. The game comprises up to five stages, and each has its unique objectives a boss that the player needs to face off upon reaching its end. Flying Shark includes key features such as Vertical-scroll Shooting, Arcade Gameplay, Power-ups, and more. Check it out, if you’re one of them who love playing classic games.
#1 Twin Cobra
Twin Cobra is an Arcade, Shoot ‘em up, and Single-player video game create by Ideatory. The game introduces the retro-style arcade gameplay and lets the player to experience the vertical-scroll shooting gameplay. The player controls an aircraft from a top-down perspective with aim to smash enemies and reach the end of each title while making as many points as possible. The aircraft is equipped with weapons which the player uses to attack enemies and can upgrade it by picking up power-ups. The player will receive power-ups after taking down large helicopters and can use bombs his way to blast bosses. There are over 10 stages available and each stage offers a classic background. Four different types of weapons are available such as Yellow, Green, Blue, and Red. Twin Cobra includes prominent features such as Retro-style Graphics, Four Weapons, Auto Shot, and more. Try it out, and engage yourself in old-classic gameplay experience.
#2 Grind Stormer
Grind Stormer is an Action, Shooter, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Masaya. The game acts as the first title in the series of Assault Suits. The game offers the futuristic year 2201, providing humanity an inhabitable space environment due to expanding technologies. According to the plot, the story of the game starts with a conflict between the planet Earth and against a cyborg army. In the early stages of the game, the purpose of the enemies are unknown. However, it reveals in later levels that Chron are the survivors of a failed space expedition sent by the planet Earth a hundred years before. The player takes on the role of Rex, a protagonist and hero of the game. There are eight stages and each has its unique objectives that the player needs to complete at any cost while playing the game. The performance of the player dictates after accomplishing a level that what weapons, accessories, and armor are need to be unlocked in the next stage. Up to fourteen different types of weapons are available and the player can use them while playing the game. Check it out, if you love playing old games.
#3 ALCON
ALCON is an Action, Side-scroll, and Single-player video game developed by Toaplan Co., Ltd. and published by Imagine. The game takes place in the sci-fi world and lets the player control a spaceship from a side-scroll perspective. The notable feature of the game is its pickup system and enables the player to select stars and then pick up which power up he want, select one star and then go for speed, two start for shot, while three start for selecting side shot. There are several stages and each has its unique objectives that the player needs to complete at any cost. The game increases its level difficulty as the player advances through it. The game starts with the player controlling a spaceship from a top-down perspective, shooting against enemies to destroy and making points. Each level has its unique background and enemy type that the player needs to face off. ALCON includes core features such as Several Levels, Classical old World, and more.
#4 Blood Gear
Blood Gear is a Side-scroll, Platform, and Single-player video game, taking place in the futuristic sci-fi world. The game is created by Westone Co., Ltd and published by Hudson Soft Company, Ltd. It takes the player in the stunning world and allows to control a Mecha from a side-scroll perspective. A Mecha is armed with weapons that provides the player with an ability to take down waves of enemies to make points. Several challenging stages await the player and he needs to complete each one while fighting enemies, bosses, and saving people from their custody. Each level offers increasing difficulty and powerful enemies. The game mixes shooting and platform gameplay aspects with Role-playing elements. However, the core gameplay system seems similar to the Exile video game series. The player will fight against enemies in real-time and can unlock new weapons to use in battle. With side-scroll gameplay, platform elements, and old-school graphics, Blood Gear is a nice game to play.
#5 Rapid Reload
Rapid Reload is a Run and Gun, Side-scroll, and Single-player video game developed by Media.Vision and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game takes the player the world invading by enemies and their vicious bosses. As the hero, the player has to unleash his power, wake up his brave man and then set out on a mission to save the world from destruction. There are two playable characters such as Axel (a male) and Ruka (a female). Before starting the game, the player must choose from either a male or a female avatar and then run, jump, and shoot his way through six levels. While playing the game, the player can swap between four different weapons with a flamethrower, normal machine pistol, and more. The player explores the land from a side-scroll perspective and battle against enemies for points. The game supports a single-player mode, means the player needs to fight against enemies alone. With superb features and side-scroll gameplay, Rapid Reload is a fun game to play.
#6 Metal Warriors
Metal Warriors is a brilliant mix of Action, Platform, and Side-scroll gameplay elements, providing players with a fully classic gaming experience. LucasArts develop the game and published by Konami. Besides, it supports both Single-player and Multiplayer mode. Moreover, the game offers many similarities to the video game Cybenator. The story takes place in the futuristic year 2102, and the game puts the player in charge of Lt Stone. The plot of the game is about the federal government who is in the year 2102 being under attack by dark forces controlled by Venkar Amon. Only a few warriors can survive and take stand against opposing force to defend the planet Earth, called the Metal Warriors. Most of the gameplay mechanics fall in-line with a platform game. Additionally, the game introduces a single-player mode, as well as 2-player split-screen versus mode. There are several selectable robots, and each has its unique melee weapons. Metal Warriors includes key features such as Six Assault Suits, Power-ups, Side-scroll Perspective, Two-player Co-op Mode, and more. Check it out, and have fun.
#7 Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire
Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire is a Single-player and Multiplayer Shoot ‘em up video game developed by CaProduction and published by Hudson Soft. The game takes place in an old-classic world and the story revolves around an-all women police force in the futuristic year 2092, traversing through time to intercept terrorists who are committing crimes across future and past. In the game, the player assumes the protagonist’s role, who is a police officer with an objective to control a spaceship through waves of foes and powerful bosses. The player moves in a 2D world from a vertical-scroll and using the shooting abilities to take down enemies. In the start, the player has option to choose one of four different women officers and then jump into the world to show off the shooting abilities. Each character has its unique ship, and a set of weapons, as well as unique movement. Several challenging stages await the player with a brutal boss to face off at the last. With good music tracks, shooting gameplay, and old-school graphics, Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire is still a good game to play.
#8 Front Mission: Gun Hazard
Front Mission: Gun Hazard is a Side-scroll, Run and Gun, and Single-player video game with Role-playing aspects developed by Omiya Soft and published by Squaresoft. A spin-off and the 2nd installment in the series of Front Mission, the game takes place in the separate universe from other titles. It takes place in the futuristic year 2064, and the story revolves around nations battling against each other for taking control over natural resources. The game offers a mix of Action Role-playing elements and lets the player explore the world from a side-scroll perspective. Rather than being played on a grid-based map and introducing a turn-based structures, the game takes place in real-time on 2D map. The game is played in linear manner and offers cut-scene events, challenging missions, and more. The game starts with the player choosing his hero from available and diving into the world to fighting against enemies while playing the game. With a superb mechanics, cool graphics, and good controls, Front Mission: Gun Hazard is the perfect game for you to play.