Gunstar Heroes is one of those Genesis games that just feels different—like Treasure took a standard run-and-gun and cranked it to 11. Right from the start, you're sliding down slopes, tossing enemies into the air, and mixing weapon types (fire + lightning = chaos). The sprite work pops with these weirdly charming, chunky animations, and the bosses? Absolutely ridiculous in the best way—one minute you're fighting a giant mech, the next you're on a runaway minecart dodging explosions.

It's got that perfect balance of being easy to pick up but wild enough to keep you on your toes. I still remember the first time I accidentally discovered you could dual-wield different guns—total game-changer. If you've ever wanted a shooter that doesn’t take itself too seriously but plays like a dream, this is it.