Gradius III (1989)

About

This is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game where players control a spaceship navigating through horizontally scrolling levels, destroying enemy ships and avoiding obstacles. Power-ups can be collected to customize the ship's weapons and abilities, such as lasers, speed boosts, and shields. The setting involves a futuristic war against an alien empire known as the Bacterians, with the player's goal being to destroy their forces and ultimately their leader.