Super Bubble Bobble MD is one of those Sega Genesis gems that just feels right—like digging up an old toy from your childhood and realizing it’s still as fun as you remember. You’re Bub or Bob, these little dragon dudes blowing bubbles to trap enemies, then popping them for points. Sounds simple, but the stages get sneaky with platforms, hidden fruit, and enemies that don’t always go down easy.

The music’s got that classic bouncy charm, and the colors pop in that way only 16-bit pixel art can. First time I played, I got stuck on stage 3 because I kept missing jumps—turns out timing your bubble shots matters more than you’d think. And if you’ve got a buddy, the co-op is chaotic in the best way (just try not to accidentally trap each other in bubbles).

It’s not some deep RPG or anything, but sometimes you just want to bounce around, trap a bunch of goofy monsters, and hear that satisfying pop sound effect. Still holds up.