Man, ESPN Sunday Night NFL on Genesis is one of those old-school football games that somehow still holds up. The graphics are obviously dated, but there’s something satisfying about the chunky player sprites and that classic ESPN presentation—feels like stepping into a time machine straight to the '90s.

First thing you’ll notice? The controls are simple enough that you can pick up and play without memorizing a million button combos. Just snap the ball, pick a play (I always went heavy on the running game at first), and try not to fumble when some linebacker comes barreling at you. The AI isn’t exactly genius-level, but it’ll punish you if you keep calling the same play over and over.

It’s not Madden, but for a Genesis football game, the animations have this weird charm—players stiff-arm like they’re swatting flies, and touchdowns are celebrated with these exaggerated fist pumps. If you’re into retro sports games, this one’s a solid way to kill an afternoon.