Exo Squad on the Genesis is one of those mech games that actually makes you feel like you're piloting a clunky, powerful war machine—not just some floaty robot. Right off the bat, you're thrown into these chunky 16-bit battlefields where every step shakes the screen, and the Neosapiens don’t mess around. I remember my first mission: thought I could just rush in guns blazing, but nope. Those laser turrets shredded me in seconds.

The mechs handle like tanks (because they basically are), but there’s something satisfying about lining up a perfect missile volley or timing your jump just right to avoid a swarm of enemy fire. And the missions? They get brutal fast. One minute you’re clearing out infantry, the next you’re dueling another mech while low on ammo, praying your shield holds.

It’s got that classic ‘90s anime vibe—big shoulders, bigger explosions—and the soundtrack slaps. If you’ve got a Genesis collecting dust, this one’s worth digging out for the sheer spectacle of watching your mech’s armor panels fly off during a last stand. Just don’t blame me when you get stuck on the third mission for an hour.