Play Bad Apple!! (Touhou Video part 1) Online

Bad Apple!! (Touhou Video part 1) is a Sega Genesis release, though it's a homebrew title from the modern era rather than an official 90s game. It's a fan-made project that takes the famous shadow animation and sets it to a shoot 'em up format, using the Genesis hardware to deliver its look and sound.

You control a small character, navigating through waves of enemy bullets that form intricate patterns on screen. The main objective is simply to survive each stage, dodging everything while the familiar black and white silhouettes play out. The mechanics are pure bullet hell; you have a focused movement speed for precise dodging, and your own shots are mostly automatic, meant for clearing a path more than aggressive play. The pacing is relentless, demanding constant attention and quick reflexes. It feels like trying to dance through a storm of projectiles, with every successful dodge bringing a small rush of relief.