Play Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (PC10) Online

Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (PC10) is one of those NES games that feels simple at first—just dodge, punch, repeat—until you realize how deep the patterns go. The first few fights trick you into thinking you're unstoppable, then Glass Joe gives way to guys like Bald Bull, who hit like a truck if you mistime a dodge.

What sticks with me is how each opponent has their own tells. Some twitch before a jab, others taunt before a big swing. You spend rounds just watching, learning, getting flattened a few times before it clicks. And when it does, landing that perfect counter feels so good.

Then there's Tyson himself. Even when you know his rhythm, one slip means lights out. The game doesn't hold your hand, but beating him after all those losses? Worth it.