Okay, so Wonder Library is one of those Genesis games that feels like it slipped under the radar but absolutely shouldn’t have. You start off in this massive, slightly eerie library—think old wooden shelves, flickering candlelight, and books that might just whisper secrets if you listen close enough.

The first thing that hooked me was how it plays with exploration. You’re not just running through levels; you’re pulling books off shelves to solve puzzles, talking to these weirdly charming NPCs (there’s a talking owl who judges your reading choices, and I love him), and uncovering hidden rooms that feel like they shouldn’t exist. It’s got that classic point-and-click adventure vibe but with smoother controls than most Genesis titles.

And the puzzles? Some are straightforward, but others make you stop and actually think—like rearranging book titles to open a secret passage or decoding notes left by previous visitors. The pixel art nails that cozy-but-mysterious atmosphere, too. It’s not just nostalgia bait; it’s a legit great adventure game that holds up. If you’ve got a Genesis lying around, this one’s worth dusting off the console for.