If you grew up mashing buttons on a Sega Genesis, Sega Radical Vol 1 is like digging through a box of old cartridges—except you don’t have to blow dust out of anything. It’s a solid mix of classics, the kind where you’ll recognize at least a couple titles from back in the day. Some of these games still hold up surprisingly well, while others… well, let’s just say nostalgia does a lot of heavy lifting.

You’ve got platformers that’ll make you remember why you used to throw controllers, arcade-style racers that feel janky by today’s standards but weirdly addictive, and a few hidden gems you might’ve missed. The emulation’s clean, no weird input lag, and the menus don’t overcomplicate things—just pick a game and go. I spent way too long replaying that one level from that platformer, the one with the cheap enemy spawns, and yeah, it’s still frustrating. But in a good way.

It’s not the most exhaustive collection out there, but for a quick hit of 16-bit nostalgia, it does the job. Just don’t expect any fancy remasters or behind-the-scenes extras. This is straight-up, no-frills retro gaming.