Play Popeye (Japan) Online

Game Overview

You're Popeye, stuck in this weird little NES game where you're dodging Bluto while trying to impress Olive Oyl—who mostly just stands there looking nervous. The spinach cans give you that temporary super strength to punch Bluto into next week, but half the time I end up missing the timing and eating a fist instead. There's something oddly satisfying about the way he goes flying when you do land a hit, though.

Three short levels, but they get surprisingly tough once Bluto starts moving faster. The boat level's my favorite—something about bouncing between those planks while grabbing hearts just feels right. It's simple, a little janky, and exactly what you'd expect from an 80s arcade port.