Super Spike V'Ball is one of those NES sports games that somehow nails the chaotic fun of beach volleyball without taking itself too seriously. You pick your team—I always went for the neon pink shorts guys—and then it's just you, the sand, and some seriously over-the-top spikes. The controls are simple, but timing those jumps and slams takes practice. Miss a serve, and the crowd groans like you just ruined their vacation.

What I love is how fast it moves. One second you're barely returning a serve, the next you're diving for a save while your partner yells something ridiculous. The international teams all have their own quirks—some rely on power, others on sneaky drop shots. And yeah, the graphics are pure '80s, but that just adds to the charm. If you're into retro sports games, this one’s a blast with a friend. Just don’t blame me when you start trash-talking the CPU opponents.

Controls: Arrow keys to move, Z to jump/spike, X for regular hits. Space to pause, Enter to start. Took me a match or two to stop button-mashing like a maniac.