Otomedius Excellent

Prepare for a high-energy, cute ’em up take on the classic horizontal shooter genre with Otomedius Excellent, a direct spiritual successor to Konami’s legendary Gradius and Parodius series! This game pits a squad of scantily-clad “Angel” girls—each inspired by characters from Konami’s extensive history—who ride customizable ships to battle the evil Bacterian Empire. While the core gameplay is classic side-scrolling action with the iconic Gradius power-up bar (speed, missiles, laser, options), it adds modern depth with customizable weapon loadouts and frantic three-player local or online co-op. Despite its polarizing anime art style, Otomedius Excellent delivers a challenging, fast-paced shoot ’em up experience that is a must-have for hardcore fans of the genre!