Man, Striker On SNES is one of those games that just feels right. The controls are snappy—no weird lag when you pass or shoot—and the players actually move like they’ve got some weight to them. First time I booted it up, I accidentally scored with a wild long shot, and that’s when I knew I was in for a good time.

It’s got that classic arcade soccer vibe where the ball physics are juuust exaggerated enough to make every goal feel like a highlight reel. Slide tackles send guys flying, headers actually connect, and the keepers? They’ll either pull off a miracle save or whiff completely—no in-between. Matches get tense fast, especially when the AI starts pulling off sneaky through balls.

If you’ve got nostalgia for 16-bit sports games, this one’s a no-brainer. Even if you don’t, it’s still weirdly satisfying to play now. Just don’t blame me when you start yelling at the screen after your striker trips over his own feet in the box.