Play Famicom Mini - Vol 10 - Star Soldier (J)(Rising Sun) Online

Famicom Mini - Vol 10 - Star Soldier is one of those games that makes you realize how brutally fun old-school shooters were. You start off with this tiny ship that feels way too fragile, dodging bullet sprays from enemy formations that just keep coming. The first time I played, I lasted maybe 30 seconds—but then you learn the patterns, grab those power-ups (the screen-clearing bomb is a lifesaver), and suddenly you're weaving through chaos like some kind of pixelated ace pilot.

It's not just about surviving, though. The real hook is chasing high scores, trying to top your last run while that chiptune soundtrack pumps in the background. The GBA port nails the feel of the NES original, right down to the way enemies swarm in from all sides. If you miss the days when games kicked your butt until you got good, this one's a perfect little dose of that.

Also, playing it on the go just feels right—like you’ve smuggled an arcade cabinet into your backpack.