Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2 is one of those weird, charming NES sequels that never left Japan—which is a shame, because it’s actually a solid little action-RPG. You play as Goemon and his crew, bouncing between towns, dungeons, and turn-based battles that feel like a stripped-down Dragon Quest. The sprites are tiny but full of personality, and the music’s got that classic Konami energy.

At first, it seems straightforward—talk to villagers, buy gear, grind a bit—but then you hit these weird moments, like a boss fight against a sumo wrestler who just… sits on you. The translation patches help, but honestly, half the fun is figuring out what the heck you’re supposed to do next. If you’re into retro oddities, this one’s worth digging up.