Play S.C.A.T Online

So, S.C.A.T. (which stands for "Special Cybernetic Attack Team," but let’s be real—it’s a weird name) is this old-school NES shooter where you’re basically a dude in a jetpack fighting off an alien invasion in a wrecked New York City. The jetpack feels a little floaty at first, but once you get used to it, zipping around dodging enemy fire is pretty satisfying.

You start with a basic pea-shooter, but you’ll quickly find upgrades—lasers, spread shots, the usual. The coolest part? You’ve got these two orbiting cannons that spin around you, and you can lock them in place to focus fire on tougher enemies. There’s also a weird quirk where you can swap between two characters mid-game—one’s faster, the other hits harder—which actually comes in handy when you’re stuck in a tight spot.

It’s tough as nails, like most NES games, but the power-ups and weapon variety keep it from feeling unfair. Just don’t expect the aliens to go down easy.