Play 3 Jigen Kakutou Ballz (Japan) Online

Okay, so 3 Jigen Kakutou Ballz is basically the Japanese version of Ballz 3D for SNES, but with one neat little quirk—it runs on FastROM, so everything moves a bit smoother than the US release. The whole thing’s a weird mix of 3D-ish fighting with these blocky, bouncing characters made of spheres (hence the name). It’s janky in that early '90s way where the controls feel a little stiff, but there’s something oddly charming about watching two lumpy ball-people punch each other into oblivion.

You pick from a roster of fighters (samurai, sumo, robot—the usual suspects), and the stages have this pseudo-3D rotation that was probably mind-blowing back in ’94. Not gonna lie, the hit detection’s kinda wonky, but if you’re into obscure fighting games, it’s a fun curiosity. Just don’t expect Street Fighter levels of polish.