Shui Hu – Feng Yun Zhuan is one of those Genesis/Mega Drive games that flew under the radar back in the day, but it’s got this weirdly satisfying beat-em-up vibe mixed with some light RPG elements. You start off picking from a few different warriors—each with their own quirks—and then just dive straight into smacking around bandits and corrupt officials in classic side-scrolling fashion.

The sprites are chunky in that early-90s way, but there’s something charming about how over-the-top the combat feels. You’ll be juggling enemies with basic combos at first, but then the game throws in these special moves that take a second to figure out (button-mashing won’t always save you). And yeah, the music’s got that crunchy Genesis sound—expect a lot of aggressive synth.

It’s not the deepest game, but if you’re into retro brawlers with a bit of Chinese folklore flavor, it’s a solid time. Just don’t expect a museum piece—this is pure arcade-style chaos with a side of jank.