ESSENTIAL GAME
Silpheed
If you’ve just spent an absurd amount of money on a console, you ideally want it to play something that will impress people. Silpheed is the right game for the job. Although this shoot-’em-up is decidedly traditional in terms of its gameplay, it’s a graphical marvel that uses video backdrops to create an illusion of incredible 3D performance. The CD audio is terrific too, with some excellent tunes accompanying the action. It’s also not tremendously expensive, which your bank manager will probably welcome after the Wondermega batters your balance.