Running Battle on the Sega Master System is one of those old-school side-scrollers where you’re basically just sprinting nonstop while punching and kicking anything that moves. It’s simple—maybe a little too simple—but there’s something satisfying about plowing through waves of enemies without slowing down. The controls are stiff by today’s standards, and the hit detection can be janky, but if you grew up with this era of games, you’ll probably still get a kick out of it.

First few minutes? You’ll be mashing buttons to see what works, then realizing you don’t actually have many moves—just a basic punch, jump, and the occasional slide. The music’s got that classic 8-bit energy, though, and the sprite work is decent for its time. Not a hidden gem, but a fun little nostalgia trip if you’re into retro beat ‘em ups.