Chakan on the Sega Genesis is one of those games that looks cooler than it plays—but man, does it leave an impression. You’re this immortal swordsman stuck in a gothic nightmare, slashing through skeletons and floating eyes in these moody, candlelit corridors. The atmosphere? Killer. The difficulty? Brutal. One wrong jump and you’re back to the start of the level, which is either infuriating or weirdly addictive, depending on your patience.

At first, the controls feel stiff—like your guy moves with this weird, deliberate weight—but once you get used to it, there’s something satisfying about timing your swings just right. And that soundtrack? All eerie synths and distant wails, like someone trapped a haunted cathedral inside your console. It’s not for everyone, but if you’ve got a soft spot for punishing retro action, Chakan’s worth a few rage-quits.