Flash Boy (vertical) (DECO Cassette MD) (No.12/Ver.0/Set.1,Japan)

Flash Boy is a unique hybrid of shoot 'em up and beat 'em up. The player controls the titular character, a flying robot kid reminiscent of Astro Boy, in a vertically scrolling scene. Instead of shooting at enemies, the Flash Boy attacks by punching enemies in close range, with the player also having to maneuver around the terrain. The player mainly moves upwards but can also turn back, which also reverses the screen scrolling. The game also features a health bar, allowing the player to take multiple hits before dying.