If you're into old-school mech action, FZ Senki Axis – Final Zone on the Genesis is one of those weirdly satisfying deep cuts. You start off in this chunky, low-poly mech—feels like piloting a tank with legs—and immediately get thrown into chaotic battles where enemies swarm from all sides. The controls take a second to click (hold down to charge shots, tap for quick bursts), but once they do, there's something weirdly addictive about mowing down waves of robots while dodging their return fire.

It's not just mindless shooting, though. Some levels force you to think about positioning—like when turrets pop up behind cover or bosses with predictable but brutal attack patterns show up. The sprite work has that classic early '90s charm, all jagged edges and explosions that fill half the screen. And yeah, it's tough. Not "throw your controller" tough, but you'll definitely replay a few stages to nail the timing.

Honestly, it’s one of those games that makes you appreciate how much personality could be squeezed into 16-bit hardware. If you dig mech games or just want a solid Genesis-era shooter, this one’s worth a few hours of your time.