The Gadget Twins

The Gadget Twins is a fun, retro-style shooter game developed by Imagitec Design and published by Piko Interactive LLC. Here's a breakdown of what players can expect:
Gameplay:
Fast-paced shooter action with six levels of wild arcade-style gameplay
Players control BOP and BUMP, two gadget-wielding twins on a mission to retrieve the stolen Gadget King's gem
Variety of gadgets and abilities to take down enemies and overcome obstacles
Features:
Retro graphics: The game features colorful, pixelated graphics reminiscent of classic Sega Genesis games
Simple yet addictive gameplay: Easy to pick up, but challenging to master, making it perfect for players of all ages
for players looking for a fun, retro gaming experience
Reviews:
The game has a Player Score of 89/100 on Steam, based on 9 user reviews, indicating overwhelmingly positive feedback from players
Critics and players alike praise the game's nostalgic value, addictive gameplay, and affordable price
Verdict:
The Gadget Twins is a great option for players looking for a fun, retro-style shooter game that's easy to play and won't break the bank. With its addictive gameplay, colorful graphics, and affordable price, it's a great way to relive childhood gaming memories or experience a new retro-style game

This game is part of my childhood and it's great to revisit it. That said, I wish they had added alternate controls, because the controls are ROUGH! You can attack in the 4 cardinal direction but to switch direction, there is a single button that switches the direction 90 degrees clockwise. So if you punch and enemy below you then want to punch an enemy to the right, you have to mash the button 3 times! Now, when they were limited to the Genesis controller, with a whole 3 non-movement buttons, they didn't have a lot of options, but this game would be sooooo much better with WASD to move and the arrow keys just attack in that direction.

First off ignore the idiot with the super lengthy review s/he is full of shit.

This game takes me back, and is as good as I remember. Surprisingly it plays as well as it did on genesis when I was a kid. Sound and all. It is a faithful port and functions exactly as it did 30+ years ago. That being said, the game is exactly what you expect for a 30 year old game and not a remake. For a 30 year old game though, it runs extremely well, and is not a glitch mess the long reviewer suggests.
Art style to me is a hit, though its CLEARLY an old ass game. Animations really give away the age of this game. Music is.. ehhh....
Gadget twins is a 2d on rail shooter, except you have weapons with varying melee range, very few equipment gives you range. Learning how your weapons work and careful positioning is key as you get punished for getting hit, but it never feels unfair. That being said, the game is pretty easy with pretty much any load out. This is not Dark Souls, boss patterns are extremely predictable, its a fun little ride.
Great for a quick run, takes an hour to beat. Cant say its worth $10 bucks though (max id pay is $2-3). Get it on sale, I got it for 99 cents. Coop is great too. Overall its fun.
the game says no controller support but in the program itself, you can map the keys to a controller and it will work. I used an Xbox one controller.