Ever played an action RPG that feels like Zelda but with its own weird charm? Story of Thor (or Beyond Oasis if you're outside Japan) is one of those hidden Genesis gems. You play as a young warrior who stumbles onto a magic armlet that summons elemental spirits—fire, water, shadow, you name it. The combat's snappy, the dungeons are packed with secrets, and the sprite work still holds up surprisingly well.

First ten minutes? You're smacking skeletons with a dagger, figuring out how the summoning works (hint: water spirit OP against fire enemies), and getting lost in the lush overworld. The beta version's a little rougher than the final release, but it's cool to see what got tweaked. If you're into 16-bit action with a splash of magic, this one's worth dusting off the Genesis for.