Uchuu Senkan Gomora is one of those weird, janky-but-charming Genesis shmups that never made it outside Japan. You pilot this chunky spaceship through waves of enemy fighters, dodging bullet patterns that feel just slightly off—like the devs were still figuring out hitboxes. The music's got that classic early 90s synth vibe, all squeaky leads and pounding bass.

First level throws you right into it: asteroids crumbling apart as you shoot them, some enemies diving straight at you while others lazily drift across the screen. The power-up system's simple—grab the floating orbs, cycle through weapons until you find the spread shot (because let's be real, you always want the spread shot).

It's not the most polished shooter out there, but there's something endearing about its rough edges. Like how the explosions look like someone smeared red paint across the screen. If you're into obscure retro shmups, this one's a curious little time capsule.