Space Harrier 3-D on the Sega Master System is one of those games that makes you feel like you’re flying even when you’re just sitting on your couch. The second you start, you’re blasting through these trippy, neon-colored alien worlds, dodging floating rocks and weird creatures that look like they escaped from an ‘80s arcade cabinet. The 3-D effect is janky by today’s standards, but back then? Mind-blowing.

What really gets me is how fast everything moves—you’re constantly weaving left and right, holding down the fire button until your thumb hurts. Some enemies take a few hits, others just explode in one satisfying burst. And those bosses? Huge, screen-filling monstrosities that make you panic-shoot while trying not to crash into the scenery. It’s pure arcade chaos, the kind where you’ll die a lot at first but keep hitting start because you just need to see the next level.

If you’ve got a soft spot for retro shooters, this one’s a time capsule worth dusting off.