Play Comical Machine Gun Joe (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Comical Machine Gun Joe is one of those weird little Sega Master System games that makes you go, "Wait, why wasn’t this everywhere?" You play as Joe—basically a guy who found a machine gun and decided to never stop shooting. The whole thing feels like a Saturday morning cartoon gone rogue, with enemies that look like rejected toy designs and explosions that are way too cheerful for how much chaos you’re causing.

It’s a side-scroller, but don’t expect anything slow or tactical. You just run, jump, and hold down the fire button until everything on screen stops moving. The controls are surprisingly smooth for an old-school shooter, and the sheer absurdity of it all—like mowing down giant walking lightbulbs or ducks in helmets—keeps it from ever feeling repetitive.

Yeah, it’s Japan-only, which explains why most people missed it back in the day. But if you’ve got a soft spot for retro games that don’t take themselves seriously, this one’s a riot. Just try not to laugh when Joe starts celebrating after each level by dancing like he’s at a disco.