Play Ozma Wars Online

Ozma Wars came out in 1979 as an arcade game from SNK, back when developers were still figuring out what space shooters could be. It sits in that early period where games were simple in concept but often brutally difficult, a straightforward challenge without a lot of frills.

You pilot a small ship that scrolls automatically from left to right, shooting at waves of alien enemies. Your main goal is survival, but your energy constantly depletes over time, adding a persistent urgency to every moment. You destroy a large mothership that appears periodically to replenish your energy, a brief respite before the next onslaught. The pacing is relentless, and the screen fills with enemies and projectiles that demand quick reflexes. It feels like a constant race against your own fading power meter.