Ogre Battle 64 is one of those rare N64 games that feels like it was made for strategy nerds who love getting lost in deep systems. You start off leading a ragtag rebellion, managing squads of units in this weird hybrid of real-time movement and turn-based combat—it sounds messy, but it clicks after a battle or two. The class system is wild, letting you evolve units into everything from ninjas to dark knights, and I spent way too much time just experimenting with weird team comps.

What really sticks with me, though, is the political drama. You’re not just fighting battles; you’re making choices that shift alliances, piss off nobles, or turn entire towns against you. The writing’s surprisingly sharp for an N64 game, and the branching paths give it replay value if you can handle the grind. Just don’t expect flashy graphics—it’s all about the slow burn of building an army and watching your decisions play out.