NAM-1975 holds the distinction of being the very first game in the Neo Geo catalog, released alongside the console in 1990. It is a third-person gallery shooter that transports the player to the final days of the Vietnam War. Soldiers Silver and Brown must venture behind enemy lines to rescue the scientist Dr. R. Muckly. The gameplay stands out for its frantic pace, forcing the player to dodge enemy fire and grenades by rolling on the ground while aiming and shooting at soldiers and military vehicles in the background. With a cinematic tone inspired by Hollywood war movies of the era, its graphics and sound effects instantly proved the technical superiority of SNK's hardware over 16-bit home consoles. The NAM-1975 AES cartridge is a historically essential piece, easy to acquire at reasonable prices due to its large initial production run.