Ever played an RPG where you just ram into enemies to fight them? That’s Ys - The Vanished Omens on the Sega Master System for you. No button mashing—just charge headfirst into monsters like some kind of reckless hero. It sounds weird, but trust me, it works.

The music slaps (classic Falcom soundtrack), the world’s got that old-school charm with towns full of cryptic NPCs, and the story dumps you right into the mystery of these disappearing omens. You’ll wander through forests, dungeons, and some seriously moody castles while leveling up Adol, the red-haired guy who’s basically the king of falling into adventures.

It’s short by today’s standards, but that just means no filler—just pure, condensed 80s RPG goodness. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro games that don’t overcomplicate things, this one’s a blast.