Play Advanced Busterhawk Gleylancer (Japan) [En by MIJET v20061023] Online

Advanced Busterhawk Gleylancer is one of those Genesis shooters that flew under the radar but absolutely deserves more love. You pilot this sleek, angular ship with these weird wing-things that look like they'd snap off in a stiff breeze—but don’t worry, they hold up just fine when you’re weaving through bullet hell.

What sets it apart? You can tweak your ship’s AI helpers mid-flight, switching between aggressive targeting, defensive formations, or just letting them orbit you like overprotective bodyguards. Took me a couple runs to figure out which setup worked best (hint: don’t sleep on the homing lasers). The soundtrack’s got that classic early ‘90s techno vibe, all pulsing bass and synth stabs that somehow make dodging a screen full of pink energy bolts feel even more intense.

It’s tough but fair—the kind of game where you’ll curse at the third boss, then immediately hit continue because you know you can dodge that attack pattern next time. If you’re into shmups with a little extra strategy, this one’s a hidden gem.