Golden Hornet

A cross between games like Gravity Force and Chop Lifter, with some weird 8-way shooting controls thrown into the mix. The weapon selection / firing is a bit strange, but you mostly just shoot until everything is dead or you run out of ammo so it feels like a pointless mechanic

Golden Hornet, developed by Hijong Park and published by PsychoFlux Entertainment, is a retro-inspired twin-stick shooter that builds its identity around fast-paced action, tight controls, and a clear focus on arcade-style gameplay. Rather than attempting to modernize the genre with layered systems or narrative complexity, it leans into a straightforward design philosophy where players pilot a combat helicopter through enemy-filled environments, completing objectives and surviving increasingly demanding encounters. From the outset, the game establishes itself as a skill-driven experience that values precision and consistency over spectacle. The core gameplay revolves around dual-stick movement and shooting, allowing players to navigate freely while firing in any direction. This creates a fluid combat system that is easy to grasp but becomes increasingly challenging as enemy density rises. What adds depth to the formula is the dual focus on combat and rescue operations. Players are not only tasked with eliminating threats but also with safely retrieving hostages scattered throughout the levels. This introduces a constant tension between aggression and caution, as rushing in can lea…

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Mama

This kicks ass. Watching enemy combatants fall to their deaths after putting holes in their parachutes is a highlight.

"Arcade" mode is basically Choplifter, while the "campaign" is Fort Apocalypse! But reworked as twin-stick shooters. Wonderful!