Super Emil World is one of those SNES platformers that just feels right the second you press start. You’ve got Emil—this little guy in a red cap—bouncing on mushrooms, dodging spike traps, and collecting those shiny coins (no, they’re not just for show). The first level throws you into this bright, chunky pixel forest with snails that try to knock you into pits, and yeah, I fell for it a few times before getting the timing down.

The music’s got that classic SNES chirpiness—the kind that sticks in your head even after you turn it off. And the controls? Tight. No weird floaty jumps or slippery slopes here. Later levels get sneaky with hidden warp zones and secret power-ups, like this fire flower thing that lets Emil shoot little sparks. Took me forever to find that one.

If you’ve played any of the old-school platformers, this’ll feel like slipping into a comfy pair of shoes. But even if you haven’t, it’s straightforward enough to pick up—just don’t expect it to go easy on you. That third boss still gives me trouble.