Immortal, The

The Immortal is an isometric adventure game that came out for the SEGA Genesis in 1990. It was originally developed for home computers before making its way to consoles, and this version covers both the USA and Europe. The game drops you into the role of an apprentice wizard with a straightforward goal: rescue your old mentor from a dungeon that's absolutely packed with traps and monsters. This is not a platformer or a beat-em-up; it's a methodical, puzzle-like adventure that demands careful movement and observation. The player navigates a series of underground levels viewed from an isometric angle. You control the wizard one step at a time, and your main actions are walking, attacking with a sword, and casting spells. The dungeon is filled with pressure plates, spike pits, moving walls, and hostile creatures that require both combat skill and timing to overcome. Inventory management plays a role too, as you need to find keys and other items to progress. There is no map, so memorizing the layout or using trial and error is part of the experience. The Immortal is worth checking out today because it represents a very specific style of late 80s/early 90s adventure gaming that doesn't get much attention on the Genesis. Its isometric perspective and unforgiving difficulty set it apart from the action-heavy games that dominate the library. It's not a game for everyone; the pace is slow and one wrong step can send you back to the start of a level. But if you enjoy the challenge of old-school puzzle-adventures with a dark fantasy atmosphere, this is a unique title to try.