Spectre

 A unique entry in the SNES library, Spectre thrusts the player into the cockpit of a powerful, shape-shifting vehicle in a wireframe 3D environment, battling other aggressive geometric objects across vast, abstract arenas. As a tactical action game, it combines high-speed movement with precise shooting, requiring players to harvest flags—or "cyber-cones"—while fending off a relentless swarm of enemy tanks and hazards. It's a challenging blend of puzzle-solving, shooting, and survival.

You should play Spectre for its pioneering use of 3D polygonal movement and its intense, focused gameplay loop. The goal of collecting flags while avoiding destruction demands constant awareness of your radar and careful management of your shields and ammo. Mastering the technique of the fast, evasive "hyper-jump" is essential for surviving the higher levels. The game’s appeal lies in its clean, minimalist aesthetic and the pure, focused challenge of geometric vehicular combat against increasingly intelligent and organized enemies.

The reason to finish Spectre is to complete all 50 increasingly difficult levels. Beating the game involves surviving wave after wave of enemy tanks, spinners, and hunter ships, leading to a massive, climactic final battle. The ultimate reward is the ending sequence confirming your success in clearing the cyber-arena of hostile entities, proving your tactical genius and piloting skill in one of the SNES's most distinct 3D action titles.