Xenon 2 – Megablast is one of those Sega Genesis shooters that just oozes late '80s arcade vibes. The second you boot it up, that pulsing electronic soundtrack hits you—it’s got this weirdly hypnotic energy that makes dodging bullets feel cooler than it should.

You start off with this tiny, underpowered ship, but within minutes you’re scooping up power-ups like crazy. The upgrades are wild—some turn your shots into spiraling death blossoms, others just straight-up nuke the screen. Half the fun is figuring out which ones actually work for your playstyle (spoiler: the homing missiles are a lifesaver).

It’s not all smooth sailing, though. The levels throw these brutal enemy swarms at you, and the hitbox on your ship is… let’s say "generous." You’ll swear you dodged that bullet, but nope—game over. Still, there’s something satisfying about finally nailing a perfect run, especially when you reach those screen-filling bosses. Just don’t be surprised if you mutter "one more try" a few times.

If you’re into retro shooters, this one’s a time capsule worth cracking open.