Ever played one of those weird, charming Sega Genesis games that feels like it was dreamed up after too much green tea? Hyokkori Hyoutanjima is exactly that—a goofy political sim where you play as a cartoon animal (a tanuki, I think?) trying to claw your way to the top of a floating island’s government. The pixel art’s got this rubbery, exaggerated style, like someone animated a satirical manga.

At first, it’s all about shaking hands and making promises to weird NPCs—some are literal vegetables with faces—but then suddenly you’re rigging elections or bribing a sentient turnip. The controls are simple, but the strategy’s surprisingly deep once you realize half the island hates you. Pro tip: save often. One wrong move and your approval rating tanks harder than a bad meme.

It’s definitely niche, but if you’re into retro Japanese oddities or just want something completely different from the usual platformers, this one’s a trip. Just don’t expect the manual to explain why the mayor is a radish.