Alright, so Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor – 98-Shiki Kidou Seyo! is one of those Sega Genesis games that feels like it got lost in time—not necessarily in a bad way. You pilot these clunky-but-cool mechs called Patlabors, and yeah, it’s exactly as anime as it sounds. The controls take a second to get used to—your mech moves like it’s got weights strapped to its feet, but once you figure out the rhythm, stomping around and blasting stuff feels oddly satisfying.

It’s not just mindless action, though. You’ve got to think about positioning, since your shots take a beat to charge, and enemies don’t just stand there waiting. The city backdrop’s got that gritty ‘90s anime vibe, all neon and industrial, which fits perfectly. If you’re into the Patlabor series, it’s a neat little time capsule. If not? Still a weirdly charming mech brawler with its own janky appeal.

Just don’t expect it to play like a modern game—this one’s all about that retro, slightly awkward charm.