Karous , released on the Sega Dreamcast in 2007, is a vertically-scrolling shooter with a unique twist. You play as Karous, a mysterious girl who commands a tiny fighter ship, tasked with destroying an evil armada threatening world domination.
Gameplay follows a traditional vertical-scrolling shooter format, where you must clear stages by destroying all incoming enemies and surviving their onslaught. A notable aspect of Karous is its experience system, which upgrades your basic weapons – gun, sword, and shield – as you progress through levels, increasing their power and features.
The game's cel-shaded polygonal graphics feature a distinctive black and white aesthetic, setting it apart from other shooters in the genre.