Sky Warrior: Legacy Of The Third Reign

You control a lone attack plane viewed from above, guiding it through each scrolling level. Your main goal is simply to survive to the end while destroying as many enemy aircraft and ground targets as you can. You use the mouse to steer the plane, with your weapons firing automatically at whatever is in front of you. Scattered power-ups upgrade your guns for a short time or repair your damaged armor. The pace is constant, with enemies arriving in predictable waves, and the difficulty comes from managing the increasing clutter on screen. It feels like a direct, uncomplicated test of your reflexes and positioning.