SimCity 2000 on SNES is one of those games that makes you lose track of time—one minute you're zoning a quiet suburb, the next you're scrambling to put out fires (literally) after a disaster hits. The isometric view was mind-blowing back then, and honestly, it still holds up. You start small—laying down roads, praying your power grid reaches the new industrial zone—but before long, you're dealing with riots, UFO attacks, and the eternal struggle of balancing your budget.

The SNES version somehow makes the micromanaging feel cozy, even when your city’s falling apart. I always got weirdly attached to my little pixelated citizens, watching their tiny complaints pop up in the newspaper. And that soundtrack? Pure nostalgia. Just don’t get too cocky—one misplaced airport or unchecked pollution can tank your whole city.

It’s the kind of game where you tell yourself “just one more adjustment” at 2 AM.