David Crane's Amazing Tennis on the Sega Genesis was way ahead of its time—it actually tried to simulate depth with layered foreground and background movement, which was pretty wild for a tennis game back then. The ball physics feel a little stiff now, but at the time, the way players moved toward and away from the net gave it this weirdly immersive quality. You can tell they were experimenting with something new here.

It’s not as flashy as later tennis games, but there’s something oddly satisfying about the simplicity. Just don’t expect modern controls—this one plays like an early '90s arcade take on the sport. Still, if you’re into retro sports games, it’s a neat little piece of history.