Chakan

Chakan: The Forever Man is a 2D action platformer for Sega Genesis. The player controls Chakan, a cursed immortal warrior who fights supernatural evil across four elemental planes (Earth, Fire, Water, Air) with 12 levels each. Core gameplay features side-scrolling platforming with jumping, sword combat, and elemental weapon acquisitions like the Grappling Hook and Hammer, plus potion combining for buffs and infinite lives with hub stage resets. Story follows Chakan challenging and defeating Death for immortality, only to be cursed to wander until all evil is destroyed, with a final cosmic boss and 'Not the End' message. Main characters are Chakan (the eternal sword-wielding protagonist) and the Lord of Death (antagonist). It stands out for its dark gothic comic-book art style inspired by Robert Kraus, atmospheric soundtrack, and extreme difficulty designed to mirror the futility of endless repetition.