Ever played a side-scroller where you're a tiny witch zooming around on a broom, blasting enemies with magic? That's Marchen Adventure Cotton 100 in a nutshell. The first thing you'll notice is how bright and cheerful everything looks—like someone dumped a bag of candy over a fairy tale. Cotton herself has this goofy, determined energy, and her spells feel satisfyingly chunky when they smack into enemies.

It's not just mindless shooting, though. Some enemies take a few hits, and you've got to weave through their attacks while keeping your magic charged. The broom controls take a second to get used to (you can dash, hover, and even do little flips), but once it clicks, zipping around levels feels great. And that soundtrack? Pure SNES charm—peppy synth melodies that stick in your head way longer than they should.

It's tougher than it looks, too. Later stages throw some brutal enemy patterns at you, and the bosses are these big, screen-filling monsters that make you scramble. But even when you die, it's hard to stay mad—the whole thing just oozes personality. If you like your retro games with a side of whimsy and a dash of challenge, Cotton’s got you covered.