Play Xenon 2 Online

Xenon 2 on the Game Boy is one of those rare ports that somehow makes the chaos of an arcade shooter work on a tiny screen. You’re dodging bullets in tight spaces, weaving through waves of alien ships that just keep coming—and then suddenly, a boss takes up half the display, and you’re scrambling to remember where you left your last power-up.

The shop system is where things get interesting. Between levels, you spend credits on upgrades like homing missiles or shields, but you’ve gotta choose wisely because you’ll never afford everything. I always ended up broke after splurging on the spread shot, which, by the way, is absolutely worth it.

And that soundtrack? Even in chiptune, the Megablast track slaps. It’s not just background noise—it somehow makes the pixelated explosions feel bigger. Just don’t expect an easy ride; this game’s as unforgiving as the arcade original. You’ll be replaying levels just to scrape together enough cash for a decent loadout.

If you’ve got a soft spot for ’90s shooters that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a time capsule worth cracking open.