Punching through rocks, scooping up coins, settling a boss fight with rock paper scissors. The old Sega icon dusted off.

The profile rests on very few votes, so nothing is set in stone yet. What stands out anyway is a strong showing on the desert island question, ahead of two thirds of games, and attachment sitting a touch above the middle. Against that, rediscovery and the feel of the controller in hand slide toward the bottom third. Art style and soundtrack stay quiet, to be confirmed on so few duels. The picture forming is a game you like to keep close more than one that thrills you with a pad in hand.

Next to today's platformers, this is a deliberate trip back to the roots. The DX repaints the 1986 original, but the snap and generous design of a Celeste or a Rayman is not its turf.

So, who is it for? For you if you grew up with the Master System, or if you want a taste of old school rigor with no frills. Much less if you are chasing a modern, fluid sense of play, where it might feel stiff.