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1987 Classic

A classic Sega arcade shooter where you pilot an F-14 at breakneck speed, blasting enemy planes and dodging missiles with barrel rolls through short, intense stages.

What defines After Burner:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

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Super Hang-On

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1987 PlayStation

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Bright, upbeat tone

A classic Sega arcade motorcycle racer where you speed against the clock across continents, dodging rivals and nailing corners. Short, fast runs and a catchy soundtrack define the appeal.

Millipede

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 1982 arcade classic and the sequel to Centipede: using a trackball and a fire button, you blast a descending millipede and other bugs. It is all about high scores, reflexes and frantic, fast rounds.

1942

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.

River Raid

Challenging difficulty

A classic 1982 arcade shooter where you fly a jet up a river non-stop, blowing up bridges while managing fuel and dodging enemies. Simple premise with fast, reflex-driven play.

Virtua Cop

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade light-gun shooter where you play a cop blasting criminals in quick succession while avoiding civilians. Its early polygonal graphics and fast, reflex-driven pacing influenced later rail shooters like Time Crisis and House of the Dead.

In the Hunt

Challenging difficulty

A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic twin-stick arcade shooter where you pilot a geometric ship through a glowing neon grid, fending off swarms of enemies in pursuit of a high score. Simple controls, short rounds and demanding reflexes make it highly addictive.

Time Crisis 3

Linear, curated structure

A classic arcade light-gun shooter where you duck in and out of cover to blast enemies while racing the clock. Multiple weapons and extra modes deliver quick, intense action.

Time Crisis

Linear, curated structure

An arcade light-gun rail shooter famous for its cover mechanic: you duck behind obstacles to reload and dodge fire, then pop out again under a strict time limit. Short, fast and built around reflexes and timing.

Virtua Cop 2

Linear, curated structure

A classic on-rails arcade light-gun shooter where you play a cop gunning down criminals in fast levels, rewarding quick reactions and precise aim while avoiding hitting hostages and civilians.

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