Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter is one of those weird, gritty Genesis beat 'em ups that feels like it crawled out of a late-night anime binge. You play as this bio-engineered warrior—half human, half machine—and the whole thing has this grimy, post-apocalyptic vibe where every enemy looks like a rejected Guyver monster. The first level throws you right into it: mutants with too many limbs, weird insect things, and bosses that take up half the screen.

What I like is how weighty the combat feels. Your punches and kicks have this satisfying crunch, and you’ve got a charge shot that melts health bars if you time it right. The soundtrack’s all synths and distortion, which fits perfectly when you’re elbow-dropping some freakish abomination into a pit. It’s not the deepest fighter, but there’s something about the atmosphere—like a B-movie you can’t look away from.

Fair warning, though: it gets brutal fast. Some of those later bosses feel like they’re cheating. Still, if you’re into weird 90s sci-fi brawlers, this one’s worth a few credits. Just don’t expect to beat it on your first try.