Super Aleste on SNES is one of those shooters that just feels right—tight controls, chaotic bullet patterns, and that satisfying hum when you max out your weapon. You start with this little ship that feels underpowered, but after snagging a few power-ups, you're tearing through waves of aliens like they're tissue paper. The first level lulls you in with basic enemies, then suddenly you're weaving between pink laser grids while some biomechanical horror fills half the screen.

What I love is how each weapon changes the game—spread shots for crowd control, lasers for precision, homing missiles when you just want to let the game play itself. The music’s got that classic SNES synth-rock vibe too, all crunchy bass and adrenaline-pumping beats. And those bosses? Huge, screen-filling monstrosities that take forever to kill unless you find their weak spot.

It’s not the deepest shmup out there, but it nails the fundamentals so well you won’t care. Perfect for a quick 30-minute blast or a full run when you’re feeling masochistic.