Play G-LOC Air Battle (World) Online

G-LOC Air Battle is one of those Genesis games that still feels fast even by today’s standards. You’re thrown right into the cockpit of a fighter jet, weaving through enemy fire and scrambling to lock onto targets before they blast you out of the sky. The first thing you’ll notice? The scaling effects—buildings and mountains rush toward you while enemy fighters scream past, and somehow the Genesis pulls it off without chugging.

What really sets it apart is the barrel roll. Tapping the button sends your jet into a wild spin, dodging missiles at the last second. It sounds simple, but nailing the timing while managing speed and positioning turns every dogfight into a frantic dance. The controls are tight, though—no floaty handling here. Just pure, arcade-style chaos that makes you feel like a top gun (even when you’re crashing into the ocean).

If you’ve played After Burner, this is like its slightly unhinged cousin—same energy, but with more bite. That SEGA arcade DNA is all over it, from the chunky explosions to the way the screen shakes when you take a hit. Still holds up if you’re into old-school shooters that don’t pull punches.