Astro Warrior is one of those classic Sega Master System shooters that feels simple at first—just you, a little ship, and waves of enemies coming at you. But after a few levels, you start picking up power-ups that actually change how you play. The first time I got the spread shot, it was a game-changer.

Boss fights are where it really shines—some of them fill half the screen, and you’ve gotta weave through their attacks while chipping away at them. The music’s got that old-school synth vibe too, the kind that sticks in your head after you turn it off. Not the deepest shooter out there, but it’s solid for a quick blast of nostalgia.