Super Off Road on the Genesis is one of those games that looks simple at first—just a top-down racer with chunky pixel trucks—but man, does it get intense. You start with this underpowered little rig that slides all over the dirt, barely making turns without spinning out. Then you scrape together enough cash from races to upgrade your engine or tires, and suddenly you’re actually keeping up with the AI trucks instead of eating their dust.

The tracks are brutal in the best way: tight loops, sudden mud pits, and jumps that send you flying if you hit them wrong. I remember thinking the controls were slippery until I realized you’re supposed to powerslide around corners like a madman. It’s pure arcade chaos, especially in two-player mode where you can shove each other into obstacles mid-race.

It’s not fancy by today’s standards, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about the way your truck gradually transforms from a clunker to a speed demon. Just don’t expect to win the championship on your first try—those later races get mean.