Silpheed is a classic space shooter video game that was released for the Sega CD in 1993. Developed by Game Arts, players navigate a starfighter through various levels of sci-fi environments, battling waves of enemy ships and overcoming bosses. The game is notable for its use of polygonal graphics, which were advanced for the time, and its cinematic style. With a combination of pre-rendered video backgrounds and real-time 3D models, Silpheed stands out as an ambitious title in the shoot 'em up genre. It features a vertical-scrolling gameplay mechanic and offers a progressive challenge to players seeking to protect the galaxy.