NBA Action '95 is one of those old-school Sega Genesis basketball games that somehow still feels good to play—even if the graphics are super blocky by today's standards. You get David Robinson front and center, which is cool if you're into that era of the NBA, but honestly, half the fun is just seeing all the classic teams and players with their hilariously exaggerated sprites.

The controls are simple—pass, shoot, steal—but the real challenge is figuring out the timing for dunks and three-pointers. At first, I kept missing easy layups because the shot meter feels a little janky, but once you get the rhythm down, it’s satisfying to sink a long-range shot or pull off a flashy dunk. The AI isn’t exactly genius-level, but some teams play way more aggressively than others, so you’ll still get those tight fourth-quarter moments where every possession matters.

It’s not the deepest basketball sim out there, but if you’re looking for a quick, no-frills arcade-style hoops game, this one holds up better than most from the mid-'90s. Just don’t expect any fancy modern mechanics—this is pure retro basketball chaos.