Solstice is one of those NES games that looks simple at first—until you realize how deep the puzzle-platforming actually gets. You play as a wizard’s apprentice trying to rescue a kidnapped princess, but the real challenge is navigating these isometric rooms filled with traps, hidden switches, and enemies that love to knock you off ledges.

The controls take a second to get used to—jumping feels a little floaty, and the perspective can mess with your depth perception. But once it clicks, there’s something satisfying about figuring out the right order to flip switches or dodge fireballs. And the music? Absolute banger of a soundtrack, especially the dungeon theme.

If you’ve played Equinox on SNES, you’ll recognize the same vibe, just with that classic NES roughness. It’s the kind of game where you’ll die a lot, but each failure feels like you’re learning something. Just don’t expect hand-holding—this one makes you work for it.