Magical Taruruuto-kun is one of those weird, charming Genesis platformers that never made it big outside Japan—which is a shame, because it’s got this goofy energy most Western games at the time didn’t. You play as this little wizard kid who bounces around throwing magic spells (some of them hilariously useless) at enemies while collecting candy. The first level throws you right into it: hopping on mushrooms, dodging giant frogs, and figuring out which of your spells actually do damage (hint: not the one that turns enemies into harmless dancing blobs).

The art style is pure early '90s Sega—bright colors, chunky sprites, and backgrounds that look like they’re made of construction paper. And the music? It’s the kind of upbeat, slightly off-kilter synth tunes that stick in your head way longer than they should. It’s not the hardest platformer out there, but some of the later stages get sneaky with their enemy placements. If you’ve got a soft spot for forgotten retro oddities, this one’s worth a play.