If you've ever wanted to feel like a sword-swinging hero charging through a pixelated fantasy world, Ys – Wanderers From Ys on the Genesis is your ticket. You play as Adol, this red-haired dude who basically trips into trouble everywhere he goes—this time, it's a cursed island full of monsters and ancient secrets.

The combat’s simple but satisfying—just ram into enemies at the right angle to slash them apart. No fancy button combos, just pure momentum-based chaos. The music? Absolute bangers, especially the dungeon themes that somehow make grinding through skeletons feel epic.

It’s shorter than modern RPGs, but that’s part of the charm. You’ll blast through villages, cryptic dungeons, and a few "wait, how was I supposed to know that?" moments (keep a walkthrough handy). By the time you hit the final boss, you’ll be weirdly attached to this clunky, vibrant little world.