Ever wanted to pilot a submarine while blasting enemy ships and dodging depth charges? The Hunt for Red October on NES lets you do just that—though it's way more arcade-y than the slow-burn tension of the movie. You scroll sideways through icy waters, firing torpedoes at patrol boats and trying not to get cornered by destroyers. The controls take a minute to get used to (up/down moves your sub, not the usual left/right), but once it clicks, it's oddly satisfying to line up perfect shots between waves of enemies.

Don't expect a deep sim—this is pure 80s action with a Cold War coat of paint. The music's got that classic NES synth urgency, and the pixel-art explosions still hold up. Just watch out for those sneaky mines in the later levels.