Super Chinese World 3 is one of those weird little SNES RPGs that never made it out of Japan—which is a shame, because it’s got this goofy charm to it. Yeah, the title makes you think it’s all about China, but honestly? It’s more like a lighthearted fantasy adventure with some martial arts flair. You’ve got turn-based battles, random encounters, and a party of characters that look like they stepped out of a Saturday morning cartoon.

The first thing you’ll notice is how bright and cheerful everything is—no grimdark fantasy here. The overworld’s packed with little details, and the music’s got that classic SNES synth sound. Combat’s pretty straightforward at first, but there’s some depth once you start unlocking skills. I remember getting stuck early on because I didn’t realize certain moves comboed better than others—turns out, spamming basic attacks won’t cut it forever.

It’s not a hidden masterpiece or anything, but if you’re into quirky retro RPGs, this one’s got enough personality to be worth a look. Just don’t expect deep lore or a serious story.