Snake's Revenge is that kind of NES game where you're immediately thrown into the jungle with nothing but a gun and a bad attitude. It's basically Metal Gear if it forgot to be stealthy—instead, you're blasting through enemy patrols, dodging turrets, and trying not to get lost in the maze-like levels. The controls are simple (move, shoot, pray), but the enemy waves? Relentless.

I won’t lie, the first time I played, I got wrecked by the second screen. Those guys hiding in the bushes? Total jerks. But once you get the rhythm—dodge, shoot, memorize patrol patterns—it clicks. The later levels get wild, with helicopters dropping troops and sudden ambushes. Feels like an '80s action flick, just with more pixelated explosions.

Oh, and if you’re into this era of NES shooters, you might dig the chaotic energy of Altered Beast or the weirdness of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. But Snake’s Revenge? It’s pure, unfiltered run-and-gun nostalgia.

• Move: Arrow keys
• Shoot (A): Z
• Jump (B): X
• Start: Enter

Just don’t blame me when you start muttering "where’s the next checkpoint?" under your breath.