Missile Defense 3-D on the Sega Master System is one of those games that looks simple until you actually play it. You’ve got this little crosshair moving around the screen, trying to intercept incoming missiles before they wipe out your city. The 3-D effect is pretty neat for its time—missiles come at you in this weird wireframe perspective that somehow makes them feel faster than they actually are.

At first, you think it’s just about clicking fast, but then you realize you’ve got limited ammo, and some missiles take multiple hits. The sound effects are super satisfying when you land a hit, but the real panic sets in when three or four missiles are closing in at once. I swear, the last city block always feels like pure luck when you save it.

It’s the kind of game where you lose track of time because you keep saying, “One more try.” The controls are tight, and even though the graphics are basic, the tension holds up. Definitely a hidden gem if you like old-school arcade-style challenges.