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I remember picking up Toxic Crusaders for the Sega Genesis back in 1992. It was published by Bandai, and it landed right in the middle of that era when every cartoon seemed to get a side scrolling beat 'em up. The game was based on the Toxic Avenger cartoon, which gave it a weird, gross out charm that stood out next to the usual platformers and sports titles on the shelf.

You control Toxie, a mutated hero with a super mop, and your job is to fight through waves of enemies across different levels. The main objective is to clean up the environment by defeating the polluting villains. Your mop is your primary weapon, and you can swing it to knock out mutants and other hazards. You move screen by screen, clearing each area of enemies before progressing. The game also includes some platforming sections where you jump over toxic pools and navigate crumbling ledges. The pacing is pretty relentless, with enemies swarming you constantly, and the difficulty can be unforgiving if you miss a jump or get cornered. Playing it feels like a chaotic, messy brawl where you are always just a few hits from a game over.