Comical Machine Gun Joe is one of those weird, charming Sega Master System games that never made it outside Japan. You play as Joe, a little dude with a comically oversized machine gun (hence the name), blasting through waves of enemies in short, fast-paced stages. The controls are simple—just run and shoot—but the sheer chaos of bullets and bouncing enemies gives it this arcade-like energy.

It’s got that classic 8-bit aesthetic with bright colors and chunky sprites, and the music is oddly catchy for how short the loops are. Some of the enemy patterns feel a little cheap at first, but once you get the rhythm down, it’s weirdly satisfying to mow everything down. Definitely a hidden gem if you’re into retro shooters with personality.