If you grew up watching Tekkaman Blade or just love classic SNES action, this one’s a solid pick. You jump right into the armored boots of a space knight, slashing through waves of alien grunts with a satisfying mix of sword combos and ranged blasts. The side-scrolling feels smooth, but don’t get too comfortable—some of those mid-level bosses hit hard, and you’ll need to figure out their patterns fast.

The pixel art nails the anime’s vibe, especially when you trigger your transformation sequence (yes, it’s as cool as it sounds). Stages shift from ruined cities to weird alien ships, and the music’s got that crunchy 16-bit energy. It’s not the deepest action game on the SNES, but if you’re into quick, flashy combat with a side of nostalgia, it holds up better than most licensed titles from back then. Just watch out for that one boss who spams projectiles—you’ll know the one.