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Fatal Rewind came out for the Sega Genesis in 1991, published by Electronic Arts. It was a time when the 16-bit console was full of arcade style action games, and this one fit right in with its science fiction setting and fast paced demands. The game was originally developed by The Assembly Line and is essentially a reworked version of their earlier Amiga title, The Killing Game Show.

You control a contestant named Mister G. Prometheus, navigating a series of deadly, single screen rooms. Your main goal is to survive each stage by outrunning a relentless wall of liquid metal that slowly rises from the floor, forcing you to keep moving upward. You use a laser whip to destroy robotic enemies and break open containers, searching for the keycard needed to unlock the exit. The signature mechanics involve careful platforming, precise jumps to avoid hazards, and a rewind feature that lets you undo a fatal mistake by reversing time a few seconds, though this power is limited. The pacing is relentless, and the difficulty is steep, punishing any hesitation. Playing it feels like a tense race against an inevitable, creeping doom.