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1989

A classic side-scrolling shooter in the vein of Gradius where you fly missions as one of three mercenary pilots. Between missions you spend earnings on new aircraft and weapons, adding a layer of progression to the arcade action.

  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes U.N. Squadron special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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DoDonPachi

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1997PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about U.N. Squadron: gripping boss fights, good gunplay and a demanding difficulty.

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

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Gradius V

Boss fights as highlights

An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.

Raiden

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Xenoraid

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up where you swap between four fighters mid-battle, upgrade your squadron between missions and take down huge alien capital ships in hectic boss fights.

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.

Truxton

Boss fights as highlights

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Gundemonium Recollection

Boss fights as highlights

You pilot a character through five frantic side-scrolling stages drenched in bullets, each ending in a demanding boss fight. Customizable weapons and an unlockable third character let you tune the chaos to your own playstyle.

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic 1994 vertical scrolling arcade shooter where you fly the Raptor as a mercenary, earning cash to buy and upgrade weapons between missions. Fast action, swarms of enemies and a driving soundtrack define the experience.

DoDonPachi Resurrection

Boss fights as highlights

You weave your ship through dense bullet patterns where every millisecond counts. DoDonPachi Resurrection is an uncompromising CAVE shmup with a time-travel plot and a steep difficulty curve.

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