SpooferJahk: Ok, the game was the DOS shoot 'em up, Silpheed.
SpellSword: Something is wrong with this world. D:
Why was Silpheed not instantly recognized. T_T
grimwerk: If you recognize this, music will probably start playing in your head.
SpellSword: Perhaps (And I'm guessing here) Musaic Box.
(Basing my guess of the box with the flower...)
How many ages hence shall this our lofty scene be acted over
In states unborn and and accents yet unknown
(I would've recognized the hell out of Silpheed.)
No, it's not Musaic Box, though I played it once and found it very well done. I don't remember the flower bit, but I don't remember many specifics, so this is unsurprising.