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Super Xevious, released by Namco in 1984 and playable via MAME 0.243, is a vertical shooter from the arcade era. It arrived when games were often built around simple, repeatable loops, and it fits right into that tradition without much fanfare. You pilot the Solvalou, a ship tasked with destroying enemy bases across scrolling landscapes.

You control the ship with a joystick, firing at airborne foes with your main shot and dropping bombs on ground targets. The main objective is to survive as long as possible while clearing each area of enemies. Signature mechanics include the dual weapon system, which forces you to switch attention between air and ground threats, and the distinct, patterned enemy formations that require memorization. The pacing is relentless; the difficulty spikes quickly, and mistakes are punished without mercy. It feels like a constant test of focus and reflexes, where every small victory comes with a sigh of relief.