This side scrolling shoot 'em up comes from (you guessed it) Japan and displays lovely pixel graphics and something not often seen in games o' the Orient - its quite easy.

Yes, this is the game to recommend to beginners in the genre. The enemies are simple, the graphics are bold and the controls are smooth.

Everything you'd expect from a shooter has been pared down to a minimum here - you are only given one gun, no bombs and no upgrades of any kind. But don't think its hard because of those limitations - the enemies (in the first waves) are all slow and usually take just one bullet to kill. Along with the enemies ease of death comes their ammunition, which is easy to dodge as well.

Around every minute or so, a boss comes out for you to shoot away at. The first one requires patience, the second dexterity and the third, concentration (make sure you're shooting in the gap, but still dodging the balls).

There are three levels in total, each with nice soft enemies. After the third boss and each three waves becomes slightly more difficult, to match your players growing skills at the game.