Okay, so Panic in the Mushroom Kingdom is basically what happens if someone took a normal Mario game and cranked the chaos dial to 11. You know how SNES games usually have that polished, predictable feel? Yeah, forget that. This one throws you into a Mushroom Kingdom where everything’s gone sideways—platforms crumble under your feet, enemies spawn in ridiculous places, and half the time you’re just trying not to fall into a pit while dodging fireballs.

The graphics are bright and cartoony, like a slightly unhinged version of Super Mario World, but the gameplay’s all about split-second reactions. One second you’re bouncing off a Koopa, the next you’re scrambling to grab a power-up before a Piranha Plant nabs you. It’s got that "just one more try" vibe, even when you’re yelling at the screen because a random Bullet Bill came out of nowhere.

If you’re into old-school platformers but want something that feels fresh without being gimmicky, this is a weird little gem. Just don’t blame me when you lose track of time trying to beat that one brutal level.