Play Cocoron (Japan) [En by Magic Destiny v1.0] Online

Build your own weird little hero from mismatched parts, then jump into surreal levels where chandeliers attack and mushrooms bounce you sky-high—just don’t expect the NES to go easy on you.

Developer: Toho

Genre: Platformer

Released: 1991

File size: 256 bytes

Game Overview

Ever stumble across a weird little NES game that feels like someone mashed up Mega Man and a toy box? That’s Cocoron. You start by piecing together your own hero—pick a head (maybe a tiny knight helmet or a goofy robot face), slap it on a ninja body, and then tweak your weapon until it feels just right. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does.

The levels are these bright, surreal playgrounds where you’ll bounce off giant mushrooms or dodge walking chandeliers. And yeah, it’s tough—this is an NES game, after all—but half the fun is going back to tweak your character when a boss wrecks you. "Maybe if I swap the jetpack for a floatier set of wings…" That kind of thing.

It’s got that same energy as early Mega Man (same creator, actually), but with this handmade, slightly unhinged charm. Perfect for when you want something retro but not the usual suspects.