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Pulstar came out for the Neo Geo in 1995, developed by Aicom and published by SNK. It was part of that era where the hardware could finally handle these incredibly dense, detailed shooters, pushing the system's capabilities with its elaborate visuals and demanding gameplay.

You pilot a lone spacecraft through horizontally scrolling stages filled with enemy ships, turrets, and environmental hazards. Your main goal is survival, clearing each stage to face off against massive, multi-phase bosses. The ship has a charge shot that builds power the longer you hold the fire button, releasing a concentrated blast, and you can collect options that orbit your craft and add supplementary fire. The pacing is methodical and punishing; you must learn enemy placement and attack patterns through repetition, as a single hit means losing a life. It feels like a constant, tense negotiation with the screen, where every decision carries immediate weight.