Danan - The Jungle Fighter is one of those Sega Master System games that feels like it got lost in the jungle itself—hardly anyone talks about it, but it’s got this weird charm. You play as Danan, a bare-chested jungle dude who punches snakes, jumps over pits, and occasionally fights what I swear is just a guy in a gorilla suit. The controls are stiff in that classic 8-bit way, but once you get used to them, there’s something satisfying about kicking a panther in the face.

The levels are short but brutal—one wrong jump and you’re back to the start. And don’t get me started on the bosses. The first one’s this giant... thing that looks like a mix between a frog and a boulder. You’ll die a lot, but in that "one more try" kind of way. The music’s surprisingly catchy too, all bouncy jungle drums and synth.

It’s not the deepest game, but if you’re into obscure retro action, Danan’s a weird little time capsule worth dusting off.