Play Astro Robo Sasa (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Astro Robo SASA is one of those weird, charming little NES games that feels like it teleported straight out of an arcade. You control this blocky little robot that shoots bubbles (for some reason) at even blockier enemies while hopping between platforms. The controls are simple—just jump and shoot—but the levels get surprisingly tricky once those enemies start swarming.

It’s got that early Famicom vibe where everything’s a bit janky but in an endearing way. The music’s repetitive in that 8-bit way that either drives you nuts or gets stuck in your head for days. I kept getting stuck on the third level because those floating platforms are way more slippery than they look.

Definitely a niche pick, but if you’re into retro games that don’t take themselves too seriously, it’s a fun time capsule.