Super Hydlide is one of those old-school action RPGs that feels like it’s from another era—because it is. It’s the third in the Hydlide series, and if you’ve played the earlier ones, you’ll recognize the top-down exploration and real-time combat. But this time, it’s on the Genesis (or Mega Drive, if you’re fancy).

You start off in a pretty open world with basic gear, and honestly, the first few minutes are just figuring out how not to get wrecked by slimes. The combat’s simple—walk into enemies to swing your sword—but the magic system’s where it gets interesting. You’ve got spells that drain your health to cast, which… yeah, feels risky at first, but sometimes you just gotta blast a skeleton with dark magic and hope for the best.

It’s got that classic ‘80s RPG vibe—vague hints from NPCs, cryptic dungeons, and a day-night cycle that actually matters. If you’re into retro games with some jank, this one’s a weird little time capsule.