Mahjong Hourouki Classic on the N64 is one of those games that looks simple at first—just matching tiles, right?—but then suddenly you're sweating over whether to discard that 8-dot or hold onto it for a potential sequence. The Japanese version adds some nice little quirks to the usual mahjong rules, and the 3D table setup actually makes it easier to scan your options compared to flat 2D versions.

First few rounds feel chill, but once the AI starts pulling off sneaky wins, you realize there's way more strategy here than you thought. The music’s got that classic N64 vibe too—kinda relaxing until you’re down to your last few tiles and panic sets in. If you’ve ever wanted to learn real mahjong (not just the solitaire matching stuff), this is a solid way to dive in without feeling overwhelmed.

Just don’t blame me when you lose three hours to "one more round."