Recca is a vertical-scrolling sci-fi shooter in which you pilot a lone starfighter sent to obliterate an alien armada invasion that looms over the horizon.
The game features four stages initially plus four arranged stages that get unlocked once you finish the game. Your arsenal consists of 5 primary weapons and 5 secondary or "option" weapons, each obtainable by collecting power-ups left by incoming enemies and upgraded in power and spread by further collecting power-ups.
Gameplay is fast-paced as the game sends enemies at you at blazing speeds. You'll need to master your ship's power surge system, which builds up a defensive shield that can be used to deflect incoming fire or charged for a devastating screen-clearing attack.
Recca offers Normal, Score Attack and Time Attack modes, all single-player only.