Generations Lost on the Genesis is one of those weird, moody platformers that sticks with you. The first thing you notice is the atmosphere—dimly lit caves, eerie music, and these strange, almost alien-looking enemies that don’t behave like anything else from that era. It’s not just running and jumping; you’re constantly second-guessing where the next trap is or whether that shadow is hiding something.

The controls take a second to get used to—your character moves with this weird weight to them, like they’re fighting against the world. But once it clicks, the level design starts making sense. There’s a lot of trial and error, especially with the puzzles, but figuring them out feels satisfying instead of cheap. And the time-travel gimmick? It’s not just window dressing—some sections completely flip the environment when you jump between eras.

It’s definitely not an easy game, but it’s the kind of challenge that makes you want to push forward just to see what bizarre thing the next screen throws at you. If you’re into retro games with a dark, almost surreal vibe, this one’s worth digging up.