Zero Wing (Retranslated) is that classic Genesis shooter where you’re immediately thrown into chaos—your ship weaving through waves of enemy fire while dodging asteroids that somehow feel way bigger than they should. The controls are tight, and the pixel art holds up surprisingly well, even if some of the backgrounds look like they were drawn in a hurry.

And yeah, you’ll recognize the infamous "All your base" line right away—it’s still just as hilariously broken in the retranslation, but that’s part of the charm. The soundtrack slaps, too, with those crunchy synths that make every explosion feel satisfying. Just don’t expect it to go easy on you—this is the kind of game where you’ll die a lot before figuring out the patterns.

If you’ve got nostalgia for the era or just want to see where the meme came from, it’s worth a playthrough. Just maybe take a deep breath before the final boss.