Man, Cannon Fodder on the Sega Genesis hits different. You start off with this tiny squad of little pixel soldiers—cute until they start dropping like flies. The game throws you straight into chaotic top-down battles where you’re scrambling to position your guys, dodge grenades, and pick off enemies before they flank you.

What’s wild is how attached you get to these little dudes, even though they’re basically disposable. The missions start simple—clear a hill, rescue hostages—but then suddenly you’re pinned down in a jungle with mortars raining down. No fancy mechanics, just pure tension and that old-school "one more try" itch.

Also, the soundtrack? A weirdly cheerful war anthem that somehow fits perfectly. You’ll hum it for days.