Metal Storm

Developer: Irem

Metal Storm puts you in a gravity-flipping battle suit as you fight through side-scrolling stages of a robot-occupied Earth. The NES action-platformer is built around a unique mechanic that lets your mech invert gravity on demand, creating inventive platforming puzzles and frantic combat against waves of enemies and towering bosses. Tight controls, punishing enemy placement, and precise timing make each level a test of reflexes and planning. Its moody soundtrack and pixel art capture late-era NES polish, offering a nostalgic challenge for players who enjoy methodical platforming with explosive set-piece encounters.