RetroNaudts

Sol Divide: Psikyo’s Sol Divide offers an intriguing combination of fast-paced, shoot ‘em up level design and frantic beat ‘em up gameplay that fans of both genres will enjoy despite the steep learning and difficulty curve.
Developer: Psikyo
Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Year: 1997
 

E.V.O.: Search for Eden: This truly unique and intelligently designed quest through time offers innovative gameplay and a ridiculous view on Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Developer: Almanic
Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Year: 1992

The Adventures of Star Saver: A space-themed platformer with a bizarre setting and catchy soundtrack as main attractions.
Developer: A-Wave
Platform: Game Boy
Year: 1991

Deathsmiles: Another showcasing of Cave’s supremacy in the genre, this time in a horizontal fashion and with lolita’s.
Developer: Cave
Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360
Year: 2007

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron: Although this action game tends to get repetitive near the end, one can only applaud the creative visual efforts put into this project.
Developer: Ignition Tokyo
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 
Year: 2011 

Centipede: This early highlight of the arcade era retains its excellence thanks to solid, addictive and satisfying gameplay.
Developer: Atari, Inc.
Platform: Arcade
Year: 1980 

Sonic Generations: The main game definitely delivers, the required challenge stages on the other hand are a drag and simply not fun at all!
Developer: Sonic Team
Platform:  Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Year: 2011 

Gunbird: A wide variety of quirky characters sets this fairly standard shoot ‘em up apart from other titles in the crowded genre.
Developer: Psikyo
Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Year: 1994 

OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast: Jam-packed with modes and challenges, this exotic racer might be the ultimate installment in the proven arcade series.
Developer: Sumo Digital 
Platform: Xbox, PlayStation 2 
Year: 2006