Kidoukeisatsu Patlabor on SNES is one of those mecha games that actually makes you feel like you're piloting a clunky, heavy robot—in a good way. You start off in this futuristic Tokyo, hopping into your Patlabor to deal with everything from rogue construction mechs to full-on terrorist threats. The controls take a second to get used to (turning feels like steering a tank), but once it clicks, slamming a hydraulic fist into some runaway machinery is stupidly satisfying.

What surprised me is how much strategy sneaks in—you can't just mash buttons. Some missions need you to switch between ranged weapons and close combat, and overheating your reactor leaves you dead in the water. The anime’s vibe is everywhere, from the city skyline to the way your mech lumbers around. If you’re into tactical action or just love that late-80s mech aesthetic, this one’s a blast. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand.