WonderBoy III Monster Lair

The cartoon sprites are genuinely charming, and the forced scrolling keeps every stage frantic without feeling unfair. I've died plenty, but the shooting sections break it up nicely—this is a solid pick for any platformer fan.

Forced scrolling keeps you on your toes the whole time, and I love how the cute sprites make even the frantic action feel playful. The shooting sections add a nice change of pace from the platforming, and the whole thing is just solid fun.

The forced scrolling keeps you on your toes the whole time, and the colorful sprites really pop on screen. The shooting sections are a nice change of pace from the platforming, making it feel like two games in one.