G-Darius
G-Darius is a Shoot ‘em up video game supports both Single-player and Multiplayer options developed by Taito and published by CyberFront. It acts as the 4th marvelous entry in the series of Darius, serving as the first title to introduce 3D Polygonal Graphics. Similar to its predecessors, the game uses horizontal-scroll perspective for its navigation and revolves around shoot ‘em up elements. While the game is set in 3D graphics, the gameplay remains 2D. In the game, the player commands a spaceship known as Silver Hawk to fight against enemies and avoid challenging obstacles throughout the stages of the game. The ship is equipped with missiles, bombs, and other types of weapons. There are many power-ups and the player can gather them to boost his power. A boss will appear, when the player reaches to end of each zone, which the player needs to take down to advance. Once the boss is taken down, the player receives an option of which zone to play next. With a shooting gameplay, good graphics, and dynamic sound effects, G-Darius is the good to play of that time.
#1 CounterAttack
CounterAttack is an Action and Shooting video game takes place in the science-fiction environment developed and published by Relative Games. The game is played from a side-scroll perspective, and it comes with lots of upgrades and interesting stages to play. According to the plot, the world is under attack. The creation of humanity has rebelled. As the hero, the player must take stand against them and fend off them before they destroy the world. There is only a way in which the experimental space fighter program. In the game, the player can fight solo or with players for instance co-operative action. In the beginning, the player can modify his ship by selecting the weapons and upgrades that suit his play style. There are eight playable characters, and each has a unique ship to use in space. Each ship is equipped with powerful abilities and tons of upgrades enable the player to make an array of combinations. CounterAttack includes prominent features such as Story mode, 26 Levels, Endless Survival Mode, 8 Playable Characters, 1-4 Co-op gameplay, and more.
#2 Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer is a Single-player and Multiplayer Shoot ‘em up video game for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 3, developed by SideQuest Studios and published by Eastasiasoft. The game takes place in the 2D world and revolves around traditional shoot ‘em up gameplay with HD graphics. It contains several levels, and each has a set of objects that the player needs to complete to advance. The game becomes challenging to play as the player advances. The player starts the game by selecting his fighter with an aim to wipe out all the enemy waves to make points. The high levels are difficult to dominate, but the player can complete them by increasing the performance of his ship and weapons. The player using the side-scroll perspective and each level is completed as the player reaches to its end. Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer includes key features such as Side-scroll Shooting Gameplay, several Levels, Weapons, and more. Check it out, and have fun.
#3 Sol Divide
Sol Divide is an Action-Adventure, Side-scroll, and Single-player video game created by Psikyo and published by Console Classics for Microsoft Windows. The game delivers the player with action that he is looking for and a compelling storyline that places him right in the battle’s heart in the fantasy setting. There are three different characters to choose from, and each character has its unique fighting style, weapons, and skills. During the gameplay, the player with his selected character will battle his way through different levels to take on the evil named Iftar who captures the magical sword known as Sol Divide. With the mixture of magic and melee combat, the player is able to take down the veil and retrieve the scared Spirit Stone. The player navigates the world from a side-scroll perspective, run, jump, and attack his way to reach the end of each level to become the master. Sol Divide includes prominent features such as 2D World, Shooting Mechanics, Old School Graphics, and more. Check it out, and engage yourself in the classic gameplay experience.