Okay, so Kung Fu Panda 2 on the Genesis is way more fun than I expected—like, it actually feels like playing through the movie. You’re Po, obviously, and the controls are surprisingly solid for a licensed game. That panda can move—rolling into enemies, smashing barrels, even doing this weird belly-bounce thing that somehow works as an attack.

First level throws you right into it: Shen’s wolf goons everywhere, platforms to jump, and these timed bamboo bridges that’ll dump you if you’re too slow. The sprites are chunky in that classic Genesis way, but Po’s animations are weirdly fluid? Like, his little victory dance after clearing a section shouldn’t be this satisfying, but here we are.

Biggest surprise? The difficulty. It’s not just mindless button-mashing—you’ve gotta time your dodges, especially against those peacock cannon guys. And yeah, you’ll definitely eat dirt a few times figuring out the boss patterns. Still, nailing a combo and hearing that classic Genesis "thwack" sound never gets old.

If you grew up with the movie or just love old-school beat ‘em ups with personality, this one’s a solid pick.