Though my childhood faves were Gyruss and Xevious (which I still play from time to time, and have scored far higher than back then), it's probably Robotron - though DK has happened to become a close second.
Likely Mspac, and currently Pac due to the comp going on at Pete's Emulation now, after that. (Man I hated maze games as a kid. I've kinda come into my own here since MAME. Strange.)
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.