> Silpheed by Sierra On-Line for the PC — ported from the Japanese PC-8801 — was similarly good, possibly the first game I played with a proper sound card.

I had a similar experience, as it came bundled[0] with the soundcard for my IBM PS/1 286, and it even had speech(!) during the introduction.

[0] https://pixelatedarcade.com/tech_attributes/overview/ibm-ps-...

I have a fond childhood memory of singing along to one of the songs with my little brother a lyric we made up "One.. more... hit and you're dead, one more hit and you're dead"

Agreed :) lots here to play with: https://chiptune.app?q=silpheed