Dai-3-Ji Super Robot Taisen is one of those SNES games that makes you feel like a kid again—if you grew up obsessing over giant robots, anyway. You start off picking your squad from a ridiculous lineup of mechs straight out of classic anime, and yeah, I totally geeked out when I saw some of them. The first mission throws you right into the chaos: lasers flying, explosions everywhere, and that satisfying *clunk* when your robot lands a solid punch.

What I love is how it’s not just mindless action—you actually have to think about positioning, energy management, and which pilot’s special ability to trigger at the right moment. Some of the later missions get brutal if you don’t plan ahead, but that’s half the fun. And the sprite work? Still holds up. Nothing beats watching your favorite mech unleash its signature attack in crunchy 16-bit glory.

If you’re into tactical RPGs or just miss the golden age of mecha anime, this one’s a no-brainer. Just don’t blame me when you lose track of time trying to perfect your squad.