Super Mahjong Taikai is one of those classic Japanese mahjong games that feels like it was made for late-night sessions. The SNES version has that early '90s charm—bright colors, chunky tile designs, and a surprisingly smooth interface for something this old. You can tell it was meant for players who already knew their way around riichi rules, though, because it doesn’t hold your hand much.

First thing you’ll notice? The AI isn’t messing around. It’ll call your bluffs fast, especially if you’re still figuring out when to push for a big hand or just play defensively. I lost a few rounds before realizing I should’ve folded earlier. The music’s got that cheesy synth vibe, but it weirdly fits when you’re down to your last few tiles.

If you’re into retro mahjong or just want to see how these games played back on the Super Famicom, it’s a solid pick—just don’t expect a tutorial.