Play Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko - Sekai Isshuu 80 Nichi Daibouken (Japan) Online

Toei Animation released Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986, a time when licensed games often took creative liberties with their source material. This one is loosely based on the Puss in Boots character, sending you on a world tour that feels both ambitious and a little rough around the edges, typical of many mid-80s NES titles.

You control a cat who can jump and use a sword to fend off enemies across side-scrolling stages set in different countries. The main goal is to travel around the world within 80 days, a time limit that adds constant pressure to your journey. Signature mechanics include screen-by-screen exploration where you must often find the correct exit path, and collecting coins to purchase items like health restoratives or extra lives from shops. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly, especially with some unforgiving platforming sections. It feels like a race where every mistake costs you precious time.