Super Turrican on the NES is one of those classic run-and-gun shooters that somehow still feels great today. You’ve got this armored hero blasting through waves of aliens and robots, with a gun that can switch between a spread shot, laser, and even a flamethrower—though I always stuck with the spread for crowd control. The levels are packed with hidden power-ups and secret areas, so you’ll be shooting every wall just in case.

It’s got that perfect mix of tight controls and chaotic action, where one wrong jump can send you into a pit of spikes, but you never feel cheated. The music’s an absolute banger too, all synthy and intense. If you’re into Contra or Mega Man, this one’s right up your alley. Just don’t blame me when you get stuck on the hoverbike level—that part’s brutal.