The $100 price tag it commands might be a little steep for most people, but every fan of the genre should find a way to experience it. Sylphia is relatively short and easy compared to some of Compile’s best games, but it’s enjoyable while it lasts. It has been said ad nauseam, but Compile were masters of their craft and developed many of the best shoot ’em ups of all time. As Sylphia embarks on her mission to protect her homeland, she’ll encounter bare-breasted harpies, trident-bearing dragons, and a number of colossal gladiator-inspired bosses. The game has a lot of fun with the ancient Greek setting, and the enemies help Sylphia stand out from most other games in the genre. Sylphia can obtain different weapons based on the four classical elements (fire, water, earth, and air) and also has access to numerous sub-weapons that include homing projectiles and rotating rock shields. Instead of a ship, players assume control of a beautiful winged goddess named Sylphia. Sylphia is a vertical shooter with a Greek mythology theme. Intense shoot ’em ups with impressive soundtracks were pretty common on the TurboGrafx-CD, but that’s something you’ll figure out on your own if you continue reading this list. The best thing about the game is the intense, guitar-driven heavy metal soundtrack. Lords of Thunder has impressive parallax scrolling effects, imposing bosses, and endless waves of enemy fighters. This effectively gives players the chance to increase their power meter, strengthen their armor, or stock up on bombs.
During the game, players will collect gems which can be used to purchase new items between levels.
Another aspect that defines Lords of Thunder is its monetary system.
The fantasy-based setting of the game really helps distinguish the game from other shoot ’em ups from the era. This warrior has a variety of weapons at his disposal, and he can even use a sword for short-range attacks. Instead of piloting a common space ship, players assume the role of a heavily-armored winged warrior. There are a number of interesting twists that help the game stand out on a system flooded with shooters. Lords of Thunder is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up and an unofficial follow-up to Gate of Thunder.