ASO - Armored Scrum Object is one of those NES shooters that feels like it flew under the radar, but it's got some weird charm. You're piloting this chunky little mech that transforms between a jet and a walking tank—which sounds cooler than it should, honestly. The first stage throws you right into a swarm of enemy ships and turrets, and the controls are just stiff enough to make dodging feel tense.

It's got that classic SNK vibe—bright colors, loud explosions, and a soundtrack that sounds like someone cranked up an arcade cabinet to 11. The power-up system is simple (grab the floating orbs, hope for missiles), but the real fun comes from figuring out when to stay airborne and when to drop down as a tank to blast ground targets. Not the deepest shooter, but it’s got personality.