Elf Wor is one of those Genesis games that feels like stumbling into a hidden fairy tale. You play as this nimble little elf—no fancy armor, just a bow and some serious attitude—darting through forests and caves that look like they were painted with watercolors. The first level throws you right into it: dodging mushroom creatures, hopping across floating logs, and figuring out which glowing flowers are safe to touch (hint: not the purple ones).

What I love is how it balances charm with challenge. One minute you're admiring the dreamy sunset backgrounds, the next you're sweating over a boss that shoots bouncing fireballs. And yeah, the music? Total earworm—that overworld theme still pops into my head randomly. It’s got that old-school "trial and error" vibe where you’ll definitely die a few times learning enemy patterns, but it never feels cheap.

If you missed this one back in the day, it’s a great pick for anyone who likes their platformers with a side of magic and a pinch of mischief. Just watch out for the trolls—they hit harder than they look.