Okay, so The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang is one of those weird little SNES gems that somehow slipped under the radar. You play as this tiny vampire prince with a ridiculous hat, spinning around like a top to whack enemies with your cape—which sounds silly until you realize how weirdly satisfying it feels.

The whole thing has this goofy gothic vibe, like if someone mashed up Castlevania with a Saturday morning cartoon. You’ll bounce between towns full of chatty NPCs (some of them just straight-up trolling you) and these compact but surprisingly tricky dungeons where you’re juggling spells, health potions, and that spinning cape attack. The music’s got this bouncy, almost carnival-like energy that shouldn’t work for a vampire game but totally does.

It’s short—maybe 4-5 hours if you’re thorough—but packed with personality. Just don’t expect some epic RPG; it’s more like a snack-sized action-adventure with a smirk. If you dig obscure 16-bit charm, this one’s a blast.