Play James Pond 3- Operation Starfish Online

James Pond 3: Operation Starfish came out on the Sega Genesis in 1993, developed by Vectordean and published by Electronic Arts. It was part of that wave of platformers that didn't take themselves too seriously, leaning into a kind of absurd humor that felt right at home on the system.

You control James Pond, a stretchy secret agent, navigating side-scrolling levels to collect stolen stars. His signature ability lets you stretch him upward to reach high platforms or latch onto ceilings, which changes how you approach every jump and enemy. The levels are packed with oddball gimmicks, like suddenly piloting a submarine or a helicopter mid-stage, and you're constantly grabbing power-ups that alter your attack, from boxing gloves to laser guns. The pacing is frantic, with a difficulty that can spike unexpectedly on some of the more chaotic vehicle sections. It feels like a chaotic, silly cartoon where you're never quite sure what bizarre thing will happen next.