Play Pulseman (english translation) Online

Pulseman is that rare Genesis game that makes you wonder how it slipped under the radar—especially coming from Game Freak right before they blew up with Pokémon. You play as this electric dude who doesn’t just run fast, he surfs on power lines and phases through walls like some cyberpunk ghost. The first level throws you into this neon cityscape with a techno beat pounding in the background, and within minutes you’re ricocheting off enemies like a lightning bolt.

It’s got that perfect ‘90s vibe where everything feels slightly chaotic but controls like a dream once you get the hang of it. The boss fights are ridiculous in the best way—one minute you’re dodging a giant floating brain, the next you’re getting chased by a screen-filling mech. And yeah, it’s tough, but in that satisfying way where you keep retrying just to see what wild visual or mechanic the next stage throws at you.

If you missed this back in the day (which, let’s be honest, most of us did), the fan translation finally lets you experience one of the Genesis’ most stylish hidden gems. Just don’t blame me when you start humming the soundtrack for days.