Play Classic Mario Bros Online

Classic Mario Bros is that old-school arcade vibe where you’re bouncing under enemies to flip them over, then punting them off the screen for coins. The first few levels feel easy—until you realize the game’s got a mean streak. Wait too long, and fireballs rain down like the game’s impatient with you. And if you don’t kick a stunned enemy fast enough? They turn green and speed up, which is just rude. It’s simple, but that ticking clock keeps you sweating.

Honestly, the controls take a second to get used to—Mario slides a bit when you stop running, so you’ll overshoot a platform or two at first. But once it clicks, there’s something satisfying about clearing a level with no fireballs spawning. The warp pipes spit out coins like a reward for not being slow, and that’s all the motivation I need.