The game Axelay combines 2D with shoot 'em up goodness in a game developed by one of the best companies in the history of gaming, Konami. The Super Nintendo Entertainment system game was launched in 1992. It took the traditional approach to shooters and turned it upseid down. Rather than picking up guns or items in a level, the player instead picks up weapons and keeps them throughout the stages they complete. One of the top 100 games of all time(91st) according to Electronic Gaming Monthly's 100th issue.