Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja is one of those gloriously cheesy NES beat 'em ups where you punch your way through waves of ninjas to rescue the president. Yes, the president. The sprites are chunky, the controls are simple (just jump and punch, really), and the difficulty spikes like crazy by stage 3—those rooftop jumps still haunt me.

You pick between two dudes (both bad, apparently), then brawl through streets, sewers, and a suspiciously well-guarded limo. The music’s got that classic arcade vibe, and the enemies respawn endlessly if you don’t move fast enough. Pro tip: grab the knife when you see it. You’ll need it.

It’s short, ridiculous, and exactly what you’d expect from a late-’80s arcade port. Perfect for a quick nostalgia hit.