Play Psycho Pinball (October 1994) Online

Psycho Pinball on the Sega Genesis is what happens when pinball gets a double shot of espresso and a bad attitude. The second you launch the ball, it's clear this isn't your grandpa's pinball—tables like the haunted house and mad scientist lab go absolutely nuts with moving parts, secret triggers, and animations that feel like the machine is taunting you. I lost my first ball in 10 seconds because I was too busy staring at some weird zombie hand that popped up.

The physics are fast but just weighty enough that you can actually pull off satisfying saves (when you're not panicking). And that soundtrack? Pure '90s arcade energy—synth beats that somehow make losing feel cool. My favorite table's the one where you trigger a bonus game and suddenly you're in this weird mini-pinball dimension. It shouldn't work, but it totally does.

If you miss the era when games didn't take themselves seriously and just wanted to melt your eyeballs with neon lights, this one's a time capsule. Still holds up if you're into that manic, quarter-munching vibe.