Play Kuuga - Operation Code 'Vapor Trail' (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Kuuga - Operation Code 'Vapor Trail' is one of those Sega Genesis shooters that somehow slipped under the radar outside Japan—which is a shame, because it absolutely rips. You’re blasting through waves of enemy fighters, dodging missiles that fill half the screen, and then suddenly this massive boss ship rolls in with way too many guns. The controls are razor-sharp, and the soundtrack? Pure early '90s synth energy, like someone fused an arcade cabinet with a Yamaha keyboard.

It’s got that classic "one more try" hook—you’ll swear you can beat the next stage if you just nail the timing on your bombs or memorize the attack patterns. And yeah, the co-op mode is a blast if you’ve got a buddy who doesn’t mind getting shot down a lot. If you’re into shmups at all, this one’s worth tracking down—just don’t blame me when you’re still playing at 2 AM.