Code Name: Viper is one of those NES action games that doesn’t mess around—you’re dropped straight into a jungle with a pistol and a mission to dismantle a drug cartel. The controls are tight, and the overhead shooting feels surprisingly good for an 8-bit game, though you’ll want to grab those grenades from your contact ASAP because some of these dealers don’t go down easy.

It’s got that classic arcade vibe where every hit counts, and the levels are just sprawling enough to make you feel like you’re actually infiltrating something. The music’s got that gritty, synth-heavy tone that fits perfectly when you’re sneaking past guards or blasting through hideouts. If you’re into Metal Slug or old-school run-and-gun games, this one’s a solid deep cut.

Controls are simple: arrows to move, Z to shoot, X to jump (yes, you can jump—thankfully). Just watch out for those sudden ambushes. The cartel doesn’t play fair.