Play Rocman X Online

Ever stumble across an NES game that feels like it should’ve been way more famous? Rocman X is one of those—somehow slipped under the radar back in the day, but it’s got everything you’d want from an 8-bit platformer. You’re this tiny, determined guy sprinting through levels packed with weird little enemies, bouncing off springs, and hunting for hidden power-ups that actually feel worth the trouble. The first stage tricks you into thinking it’s cute and simple, then suddenly you’re dodging fireballs while trying not to fall into pits.

Controls are snappy (no janky jumps here), and the levels get wild fast—think Mega Man’s precision meets the chaotic energy of something like Bubble Bobble. It’s tough but fair, the kind of game where you’ll yell at the screen, then immediately hit continue because this time you’ll nail that tricky section. The music’s pure chiptune joy, too—catchy in that way where you’ll hum it hours later. If you’ve ever dug through old NES carts looking for something new to love, give this one a shot.