Jissen! Mahjong Shinan is one of those solid, no-frills mahjong games for the SNES—nothing flashy, just good old tile-matching with a Japanese rule set. The moment you boot it up, you’re thrown into a clean, grid-based table with that satisfying click-clack of tiles shuffling. No fancy animations, just crisp 16-bit sprites and the occasional stern-faced opponent staring you down.

What I like about it? The pacing. Some mahjong games drag, but this one keeps things moving—you’re either making quick decisions or getting wrecked by the AI’s surprisingly sharp plays. And yeah, the menus are all in Japanese, but if you know your pinfu from your riichi, you’ll be fine. Just don’t expect hand-holding.

It’s the kind of game you fire up when you want to zone out and strategize without distractions. Perfect for late-night sessions when you’re in the mood for something methodical.