Atomic Robo-Kid is one of those weird, frantic Sega Genesis shooters that feels like it was designed by someone who had too much coffee. You play as this tiny robot dude who flies around blasting everything in sight—except the controls are a little slippery, so half the challenge is just not crashing into walls while dodging enemy fire.

The weapons are ridiculous in the best way. You start with a pea shooter, but after grabbing a few power-ups, suddenly you're unleashing spiraling death beams or bouncing lasers that fill the screen. Boss fights are these massive, screen-filling monstrosities that take forever to whittle down, and the music has that classic early '90s synth vibe—equal parts cheesy and awesome.

It's not the most polished shooter out there, but there's something charming about its janky energy. Just don't expect to beat it on your first try—or your tenth.