Monster World IV

Monster World IV is a platform-RPG where you play as Asha, a green-haired girl who leaves her village after hearing Elemental Spirits in trouble. Early on, you meet Pepe, a blue creature who helps solve environmental puzzles—think pushing blocks, reaching high ledges, that sort of thing. You'll also team up with a Genie. The game mixes side-scrolling action with light RPG systems: you explore interconnected areas, fight bosses, and gradually piece together why the spirits are suffering. Combat leans on timing and positioning rather than stat-grinding. Expect puzzle-platforming that asks you to use your companions' abilities in specific ways. If you like 16-bit action games with helper mechanics and a mystery to unravel, this delivers both.