Play Lupin Sansei - Pandora no Isan (Japan) [En by Vice v1.0] (~Lupin The 3rd - Pandora's Legacy) Online

Ever wanted to be a suave, sarcastic thief dodging lasers and cracking safes in 8-bit? Lupin Sansei - Pandora no Isan (or Lupin the 3rd - Pandora’s Legacy if you’re not feeling fancy) is basically that—a weird little NES game where you sneak, jump, and occasionally faceplant into security traps like the lovable disaster Lupin is. The first level alone has you shimmying past motion sensors and pocketing jewels while cops bumble after you, and yeah, the controls take some getting used to, but it’s hard not to grin when the music kicks in.

It’s janky in that classic NES way—sometimes you’ll swear Lupin’s hitbox is just a suggestion—but there’s something charming about its clunky heists. One minute you’re deciphering cryptic clues (why is the vault combo hidden in a painting of a banana?), the next you’re getting chased by a bulldozer because of course you are. If you’ve got nostalgia for the anime or just enjoy retro games that don’t take themselves seriously, this fan-translated oddity is worth a look. Just don’t blame me when you get stuck on that one ladder for 20 minutes.