Hagane is one of those late-era SNES gems that somehow flew under the radar. You play as this cyber-ninja hybrid slicing through waves of enemies with ridiculous acrobatics—wall jumps, flips, the whole ninja toolkit. The vibe's this weird mix of feudal Japan and sci-fi, like if someone mashed up Ninja Gaiden with Blade Runner.

First thing you'll notice? The controls are tight but punishing. Miss a jump or mistime an attack, and you're toast. The levels throw everything at you—spikes, bottomless pits, enemies that just won't quit. It's got that classic "tough but fair" thing going, where every death feels like your fault.

And the soundtrack? Absolute banger. That crunchy SNES synth really sells the cyberpunk atmosphere. Just don't expect to beat it in one sitting—this one's a slow burn.