in contrast to other indie shooters which push the envelope in terms of technicality and systems, super xyx falls back on tried and true simplicity: dodge incoming attacks, hold fire to shoot, grab power-ups, and drop screen-clearing bombs. score bonuses come from killing everything without dying, chaining combos, and grabbing big honkin' gold medals, keeping you on the move constantly. the biggest score bonuses come from chaining the NO MISS multiplier stage after stage. to reach the true last boss, you have to 1cc the game and clear the bonus stage, which is basically a remixed blend of every other stage up to that point. beyond that, there's a whole bunch of unlockable ships and modes. tons of meat on this bone. if you're someone like me, who typically plays more for survival than for score, you might also appreciate the vibrant graphics, the toaplan-esque designs, some compile vibes, and the killer music by carina evoking thunder force. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utyi4NxD9vA