Magmax is one of those NES games that looks simple at first—just a little hover ship zipping through a weird 3D-ish landscape—but man, it gets intense fast. You’re dodging obstacles, blasting enemies with lasers, and trying not to crash into the terrain, which is way harder than it sounds. The controls are tight, though, and once you get the hang of it, weaving through those tunnels feels pretty satisfying.

It’s got that classic arcade vibe where you’ll die a lot at first, but each run teaches you something new. The enemies come at you from all angles, and some of the later levels really test your reflexes. Not gonna lie, the perspective can mess with your depth perception sometimes, but that’s part of the charm.

If you’re into retro shooters, this one’s a solid pick—just don’t expect it to go easy on you. The controls are mapped to keyboard by default (Z and X for shooting, arrows for movement), but you can always tweak them if you prefer.