Ever heard of Krion Conquest? It's this weird little NES game that feels like someone took Mega Man, gave him a witch hat, and cranked up the difficulty. You play as Francesca, a magic-wielding girl (or Doropie, if you're playing the original Japanese version) blasting through levels with elemental spells instead of a blaster.

First thing you'll notice? The controls are stiff—like, "accidentally walk into spikes because jumping feels like wading through molasses" stiff. But once you get used to it, there's something oddly satisfying about swapping between fire, ice, and lightning spells to take down enemies. The bosses are brutal, though—good luck figuring out their patterns before they obliterate you.

Fun fact: It came out in Japan as Magical Kids Doropie before getting rebranded for the West. The localization team must've thought "Krion Conquest" sounded cooler, but honestly, neither title prepares you for how punishing this game is. Still, if you're into retro masochism, it's a weirdly charming relic.