Man, Troy Aikman NFL Football on SNES takes me back. It’s not the flashiest football game out there, but there’s something about those chunky 16-bit sprites and the way the players move—kinda stiff, but in a way that makes every play feel deliberate. You pick your team, call a basic run or pass, and suddenly you’re sweating over whether that linebacker’s gonna crush your QB.

The controls are simple enough—no fancy jukes or spins, just solid old-school football. I always went for the Cowboys (obviously), but the AI isn’t a pushover. Miss a block or throw into double coverage, and you’ll hear that interception sound effect way too often. The graphics? Pure nostalgia—end zones look like pixelated carpets, and the crowd’s just a blur of colors, but it works.

It’s not Madden, but if you want that early ‘90s football vibe without the complexity, this one’s a solid pick. Just don’t expect a deep playbook.