Okay, so Mahjong RPG Dora Dora Dora is this weird little NES gem from Japan that mashes up traditional mahjong with... an RPG? Yeah, it’s as bizarre as it sounds. You start off with the usual tile-matching, but then suddenly there’s a story, characters, and even turn-based battles where your moves depend on your mahjong hands. The first time I played, I kept expecting it to just be a reskinned solitaire thing, but nope—there’s actual progression, NPCs to talk to, and even some light strategy.

The art’s super retro, all chunky pixels and bright colors, and the music’s got that classic NES charm. If you’re into mahjong at all, it’s a fun twist, though the RPG elements might feel a little thin if you’re used to deeper storylines. Still, it’s one of those games where you can tell the developers just went for it, no second-guessing. Definitely a niche pick, but worth a look if you’re into oddball retro hybrids.