Play Xenon 2 Online

Xenon 2: Megablast came to the Game Boy in 1990, a port of the popular computer shoot 'em up, published by Virgin Games. It arrived during a time when the handheld was flooded with arcade-style action games, offering a condensed but recognizable take on the chaotic, vertically scrolling formula many players already knew from other systems.

You pilot a lone ship, pushing relentlessly upward through waves of alien craft and environmental obstacles, with the simple goal of surviving as long as possible. The game's signature mechanics involve collecting floating pods for currency to spend between stages on weapon and engine upgrades, like the iconic spread shot or rear-firing bombs, while also dodging the relentless, screen-filling enemy patterns. The pacing is frantic, the difficulty is steep, and the small screen often feels overwhelmingly crowded. It feels like a constant, tense scramble for cash and breathing room.