Lester the Unlikely Game

Oh, Lester the Unlikely—where do we even begin with this SNES gem? Imagine if Indiana Jones tripped over his own feet… constantly. That’s Lester, the most hilariously inept hero to ever bumble his way through a jungle adventure. This game turns the typical action-platformer on its head by starring a scrawny, glasses-wearing nerd who’d rather read a book than swing from vines. But when fate (or bad luck) strands him on a dangerous island, Lester must fumble, flail, and occasionally triumph through traps, enemies, and his own sheer clumsiness.

It’s equal parts frustrating and charming, with a quirky vibe that sets it apart from the usual SNES power fantasies. The controls are deliberately awkward (Lester’s more likely to faceplant than backflip), but that’s part of the absurd fun. If you’ve ever wanted a game where the underdog stays very underdog-ish—right up until the last moment—this cult classic is a nostalgic trip worth taking. Just don’t throw your controller when Lester trips over a pebble… again.