Tel-Tel Mahjong is one of those old-school Japanese mahjong games for the Sega Genesis that feels like digging up a time capsule. The tiles have that classic, slightly pixelated look, and the background music is pure early '90s synth—kinda cheesy, but in a way that grows on you after a few rounds.

At first, it’s just you against the AI, trying to wrap your head around the rules if you’re not already familiar with Japanese mahjong. The controls are simple enough, but the strategy? That’s where things get interesting. I kept second-guessing my discards, especially when the AI suddenly went for a sneaky win.

It’s not flashy, but if you’re into retro mahjong or just curious about older Japanese titles, this one’s a solid pick. Just don’t expect any hand-holding—figuring out some of the scoring took me a while.