Young Indiana Jones Chronicles on the Sega Genesis is one of those early '90s platformers that nails the Indy vibe—whip cracks, ancient ruins, and just enough clunky charm to feel authentic. You start off dodging boulders (of course) and jumping over spike pits like it's a Tuesday for young Indy, but the real fun comes when you're figuring out how to navigate temple puzzles without getting squashed or shot by rival treasure hunters.

The controls take a minute to get used to—whip swings feel a little stiff at first, but once you get the timing down, you’re flipping over gaps and smacking enemies mid-air like it’s nothing. And yeah, the graphics are pure 16-bit nostalgia, but the music? That iconic theme kicks in at just the right moments.

It’s not the deepest game out there, but if you grew up watching Indy duck under rolling stones or punch Nazis, this one’s a solid time capsule. Just don’t expect the whip to work like a grappling hook—some lessons are learned the hard way.