

Okay, let's be real—Rise of the Robots on SNES isn't exactly a hidden gem, but it's got this weird, janky charm if you're into '90s fighting games. You pick from these clunky, vaguely futuristic robots (some look like they were designed by a teenager who just discovered sci-fi) and mash buttons in slow-motion brawls. The backgrounds are actually kinda cool—moody industrial zones, neon-lit cityscapes—but the actual fighting? Let's just say combos weren't exactly this game's strong suit.
It's one of those games where you either laugh at how stiff everything feels or get weirdly into its awkward rhythm. I remember picking the samurai-looking bot first because, well, samurai, but turns out the big tanky one was way more fun to bulldoze through fights with. Don't expect Street Fighter-level depth, but if you're in the mood for something aggressively '90s with a side of robot-on-robot violence, it's a trip down memory lane.
Just don't blame me when you realize half the moves barely work.
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