Okay, so Aero Star is one of those classic Game Boy shooters that flew under the radar—no pun intended. It’s got that early 90s arcade vibe where you’re just blasting through waves of enemy ships, dodging bullets, and praying your tiny screen doesn’t ghost too badly. The controls are simple—d-pad and two buttons—but some of those later stages get brutal. I remember getting stuck on this one boss that fills half the screen with lasers.

What’s cool is the power-up system. You collect these floating icons that change your ship’s weapon, and some combos actually feel overpowered (in a good way). The music’s got that classic chiptune energy too—expect a lot of beeps that somehow turn into an adrenaline rush. If you’re into retro shmups, this one’s a solid time capsule. Just don’t expect a deep story—it’s all about high scores and surviving the chaos.