Ever played mahjong but wished it had more... demons? Ma Qiao E Mo Ta on the Genesis is this weird, kinda hypnotic tile-matching game where you’re basically climbing a haunted tower full of Chinese folklore creatures. The tiles have these eerie designs—some look like they’re staring right at you—and the music? Spooky in that classic 16-bit way.

At first, it feels like regular mahjong solitaire, but then the tower starts throwing curveballs. Some levels lock tiles behind others, or you’ll get this creeping shadow effect that makes matching harder. I lost track of time trying to clear just one more floor, even when my eyes were crossing from staring at dragon patterns.

Not gonna lie, the difficulty spikes fast. But there’s something satisfying about finally clearing a board and watching those demonic faces fade away. If you’re into retro puzzlers with a dark twist, this one’s a hidden gem.