Ever heard of Mr Nutz – Hoppin Mad? It’s one of those weird, unreleased Genesis platformers that somehow slipped through the cracks back in the day. You play as this hyperactive squirrel (yeah, really) bouncing through levels that feel like someone took a Saturday morning cartoon and cranked the chaos up to 11.

The first thing you’ll notice is how fast it is—Mr Nutz doesn’t walk, he practically ricochets off walls. The controls take a minute to get used to, but once you do, pulling off ridiculous mid-air flips while dodging bees and rolling fruit becomes weirdly satisfying. There’s a ton of hidden stuff tucked away in the levels too, like warp shortcuts and bonus rooms that make replaying stages actually worth it.

Graphically, it’s pure 16-bit charm—bright colors, goofy enemy designs, and backgrounds that look like they were drawn with a sugar rush. The music’s got that classic Genesis twang, all bouncy synths and punchy drums. It’s not the deepest platformer ever, but there’s something about the sheer energy of it that just works. If you’re into obscure retro games with personality, this one’s a trip.