V-V is one of those classic Sega Genesis shooters that doesn’t mess around—it throws you straight into the chaos. You’re piloting this sleek, transforming ship that can switch between vertical and horizontal firing modes, which sounds simple until you realize how much it changes the way you dodge bullets. The first stage hits hard with neon-colored enemy patterns and a soundtrack that feels like it’s pushing the Genesis sound chip to its limits.

What’s cool is how the game forces you to think on the fly—switching firing directions isn’t just for show, it actually matters when you’re weaving through tight spaces. I remember getting wrecked by the first boss because I didn’t realize I could flip my shots sideways to hit its weak points. It’s got that old-school difficulty where you’ll die a lot, but each run feels a little smoother once you learn the patterns.

If you’re into retro shooters with a twist, this one’s a solid deep cut from the Genesis library.