Cosmo Genesis: Star Voyager is one of those NES space shooters that starts simple—just you, a tiny ship, and a massive enemy fleet trying to swarm the CosmoStation Noah (basically your last hope for humanity). At first, it feels like a standard shoot-'em-up, but then you realize you can actually break away from the chaos to explore planets for upgrades. Some give you better weapons, others boost your engine—though good luck figuring out which is which without trial and error.

The real tension comes from managing fuel and life support while dodging enemy fire. Run out of crystals, and you’re stranded. Let the Wardrivers reach Noah? Game over. And yeah, there’s a black hole—don’t go there. It’s not a shortcut, just a very bad idea. The stations are lifesavers for repairs, but finding them in the middle of a firefight is half the battle. If you survive long enough to take down the armada, the relief is real. Just don’t celebrate too early—those last few waves are brutal.