Pro Mahjong Kiwame III is basically the SNES doing what it does best—polishing up a classic without messing with the formula. The tiles look sharper, the backgrounds have a little more life, and the whole thing just feels smoother than the last two. But don’t worry, it’s still the same deep, methodical mahjong you’d expect.

First few minutes in, you’re staring at that familiar grid of tiles, trying to spot pairs while the AI quietly judges your every move. The new visuals help—the red dragon tiles pop now, and the table textures aren’t as flat. Small tweaks, sure, but they make those long sessions a bit easier on the eyes.

If you’ve played the others, you already know what you’re getting. If not, this is as good a place as any to dive in—just don’t expect any hand-holding. It’s mahjong, pure and simple.