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1992PEGI 7

A SNES classic among space shooters that mixes vertically and horizontally scrolling stages. A pre-mission weapon selection, impressive graphical effects and a strong soundtrack make it memorable.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Sci-fi setting
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Axelay special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Einhänder

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1997PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Axelay: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and a strong soundtrack.

A classic Square side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a nimble fighter and steal weapons from enemies to use as your own. Driving techno music, imposing bosses and demanding precision make it a PlayStation cult favourite.

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Boss fights as highlights

A classic side-scrolling shoot'em up where you pilot the Silver Hawk against giant mechanical fish bosses, with branching stage routes. Upgradable weapons and the new black hole bomb drive intense arcade action.

Blazing Star

Sci-fi setting

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

Crimzon Clover: World Ignition

Boss fights as highlights

A fast arcade bullet-hell shooter with three ships and multiple modes ranging from beginner-friendly to brutal. The Break Meter for bombs and power-ups rewards aggressive, risky play.

Danmaku Unlimited 2

Boss fights as highlights

A classic vertical bullet-hell shooter in the spirit of Japanese doujin games, with dense bullet patterns, punishing boss fights and a driving soundtrack. Pure arcade play built on reflexes and pattern recognition.

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Sci-fi setting

Futuridium EP is a retro-style shoot 'em up with a modern twist, where you fight through fast, relentless stages full of enemies. Its colourful, glitchy visuals and roughly 45 minutes of original music give it a distinctive look and sound.

Yars: Recharged

Boss fights as highlights

A neon-soaked reimagining of the Atari classic that blends arcade shooting with bullet hell, demanding that you read boss patterns and audio-visual warnings. It is backed by a driving electronic soundtrack.

Rollerdrome

Sci-fi setting

A fast third-person action game where you skate through futuristic arenas, pull off tricks and shoot enemies mid-air. Fluid movement and precise timing mesh together in a stylish retro-future 70s look.

Aaero

Sci-fi setting

A rhythm shooter where you fly along ribbons of light, blasting enemies and bosses in time with licensed electronic music. The soundtrack and stylized look are the highlights.

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