Master of Darkness on the Sega Master System is basically Castlevania with a Victorian twist—you play as Dr. Social, a dude who fights vampires with a cane sword and throwing knives. The first level throws you right into foggy London streets with zombies shambling at you, and yeah, the controls feel a little stiff at first (it is 1992), but you get used to it.

What’s cool is the gothic vibe—candles drip wax in the background, werewolves leap out of nowhere, and the music nails that creepy-but-simple synth horror tone. The weapons are fun to experiment with—I stuck with the rapier for most of my playthrough, but the pistol’s satisfying when you land a shot just right.

It’s not the hardest game out there, but some of the platforming will trip you up if you’re rushing. And that final boss? Let’s just say stock up on healing items. If you dig old-school horror action with a Bram Stoker aesthetic, this one’s a solid time capsule.