Speed Ball 2 – Brutal Deluxe is basically cyberpunk rugby with zero rules and way too much elbow grease. You start off thinking it’s just a simple futuristic sports game—until some armored goon slams your player into the electrified wall and steals the ball. That’s when it clicks: this isn’t about finesse, it’s about throwing punches and scoring by any means necessary.

The controls are simple—pass, shoot, tackle—but the AI doesn’t mess around. One match in, and you’ll be frantically mashing buttons while your team gets pummeled by opponents who clearly didn’t get the memo about sportsmanship. The pixelated chaos is weirdly satisfying, especially when you pull off a last-second goal by bouncing the ball off some poor guy’s face.

It’s got that classic Sega Genesis vibe—fast, loud, and just the right amount of jank. If you’re into retro games that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a riot. Just don’t expect to walk away without a few bruises (digitally speaking).