Viewpoint on the Sega Genesis is one of those shooters that looks simple at first—until you realize how brutal it actually is. The isometric perspective throws you off in the best way, making dodging bullets way trickier than your typical side-scrolling shmup. You start off thinking, "Oh, this is just a retro space shooter," and then the first boss shows up and humbles you real quick.

The pixel art holds up surprisingly well, with these chunky, colorful ships and backgrounds that feel like they’re straight out of an arcade cabinet. And the controls? Smooth as hell, which you’ll appreciate when you’re weaving through bullet hell while trying not to crash into the scenery. It’s the kind of game where you’ll die a lot, but each run feels fair—like you just need to get a little better, not that the game screwed you over.

If you’re into old-school shooters that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a blast. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about the difficulty spike.