Play Athena (Japan) Online
You play as a goddess smashing pots for weapons while dodging weird enemies—controls are clunky but the sprites and music give it this odd, scrappy charm.
Athena's one of those weird, janky NES games that somehow sticks with you. It started as an arcade beat 'em up by SNK, but the NES version turns it into this side-scrolling action RPG thing where you play as a goddess trying to escape a monster-filled underworld. The controls feel a little stiff at first, and the hit detection's questionable, but there's something charming about smashing pots for power-ups while dodging floating skulls.
You'll find swords, axes, and even a bow—though half the time you're just swinging wildly hoping something connects. The music's surprisingly catchy, and the sprite work has that early NES charm where everything's just a little off-model. It's not the most polished game, but it's got personality.
If you're into retro curiosities, this one's worth a look just for the sheer weirdness of it.
Download Athena (Japan) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Athena (Japan) offline using an Nintendo (NES) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
