#01	Super Metroid License: n/a Platforms: Console, Wii U, Switch, Wii Release: 1994 Rating: 8.2/10 action alien female protagonist pirates platform science-fiction shooter side-scrolling metroidvania action-adventure side view 2d scrolling
#02	Gunstar Heroes License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, iPhone / iPad, PS3, 3DS, Mac, Android, Wii, Switch Release: 2011 Rating: 8/10 action arcade platform science-fiction shooter side-scrolling 2d side view 2d scrolling anime / manga shoot-'em-up co-op local co-op retro great soundtrack
#03	Metal Slug License: commercial Platforms: Console, iPhone / iPad, PC, PS4, Switch, PS2 Release: 2015 Rating: 1/10 action arcade platform shooter side-scrolling 2d shoot-'em-up behind view retro co-op multiplayer local multiplayer pixel graphics local co-op funny singleplayer adventure fast-paced cartoon great soundtrack
#04	Contra License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360 Release: 1987 Rating: 6.2/10 3rd-person-perspective action alien arcade platform shooter side-scrolling 2d science-fiction modern military behind view side view 2d scrolling fixed / flip-screen direct control regional differences
#05	Cuphead License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Mac, Switch, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 8.9/10 action fantasy comedy platform 2d shoot-'em-up side view 2d scrolling shooter direct control flight / aviation difficult cartoon co-op great soundtrack local co-op hand-drawn multiplayer retro bullet hell singleplayer side-scrolling colorful funny souls-like

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