Alex Kidd – Tenkuu Majou Game

"Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle" (known as Tenkuu Majou in Japan) is a quirky, nostalgia-packed platformer that takes SEGA’s iconic little hero on a wild adventure through floating castles, treacherous forests, and downright bizarre enemy encounters. If you grew up with the Genesis/Mega Drive, this was the Alex Kidd game you probably remember—whether fondly or frustratingly! With his signature move, the mighty "Janken" (rock-paper-scissors) fistfights against bosses, Alex battles his way to rescue his kidnapped brother in a world that feels equal parts charming and chaotic.

The controls are simple, the vibes are retro, and the challenge? Oh, it’s real—this isn’t some breezy modern platformer. But that’s part of the fun! Between hopping on clouds, dodging weirdly aggressive frogs, and collecting coins (because even heroes need shopping money), Enchanted Castle is a time capsule of late '80s SEGA magic. It might not be as polished as Sonic, but for fans of old-school, no-frills platforming, it’s a cult classic worth revisiting—or discovering for the first time. Just watch out for those instant-death pits!