Phantom 2040 on SNES is one of those underrated action games that feels way ahead of its time. You play as this high-tech masked hero in a cyberpunk-ish future where everything’s gone to hell—corrupt corporations, rogue AIs, the usual dystopian mess. The controls are slick, letting you swing around with a grappling hook or sneak through vents like a sci-fi ninja.

What really stands out is how open it feels for a 16-bit game. You’ve got branching paths, multiple endings, and even dialogue choices that actually matter. First time I played, I accidentally pissed off some rebels by picking the wrong line and had to fight my way out. Classic.

The art style nails that gritty comic book vibe, and the soundtrack? Absolute bangers. It’s got that perfect mix of action and strategy—you can’t just mash buttons, but it never feels sluggish. If you missed this one back in the day, the beta’s a solid way to see what the fuss is about.