Play SD Gundam X Online

SD Gundam X is one of those SNES games that somehow slipped under the radar, which is a shame because it’s pure, chaotic fun. You’re basically controlling these chibi versions of classic Gundams—tiny, exaggerated, and surprisingly nimble—as they tear through waves of enemies in side-scrolling mayhem. Beam sabers feel weighty when you land a hit, and dodging missile salvages actually requires some quick thinking.

It’s not trying to be a deep tactical experience—just a fast, flashy brawler where you can slash a Zaku in half and then immediately jump into a screen-filling explosion. The sprites have this goofy charm, like the animators were grinning the whole time they designed them. If you’ve got nostalgia for 16-bit action or just want a break from overly serious mecha games, this one’s a riot.

Also, the music slaps. That bassline during the first stage still gets stuck in my head.