Ikari III: The Rescue is one of those NES games that looks simple at first—just another top-down shooter where you mow down enemies—but it’s got its own weird charm. You play as this lone commando blasting through waves of soldiers, tanks, and helicopters, which sounds straightforward until you realize how chaotic it gets when everything’s coming at you from all sides.

It’s the third game in the Ikari Warriors series, and honestly, it feels a little different from the first two. The controls are smoother, and the pacing’s faster, but some of the level designs can be brutal. One minute you’re clearing out foot soldiers, the next you’re dodging a tank shell while trying not to walk into a minefield. The music’s got that classic NES intensity too—you’ll either love it or find it way too repetitive.

If you’re into old-school shooters with a bit of jank, this one’s worth a few tries. Just don’t expect it to go easy on you.