Kid Niki 2 is one of those NES sequels that kinda flew under the radar, but it's got this weird charm to it. You play as this little samurai dude with a spinning sword attack that feels oddly satisfying—like slicing through enemies is just the right amount of crunchy. The levels are short but packed with hidden stuff, and the music’s got that classic chiptune energy.

It’s not as polished as some of the big-name platformers, but there’s something about the janky jumps and offbeat enemy designs that makes it weirdly fun. I died a lot to cheap hits at first, but once you get the rhythm down, it’s a solid little time-waster. Definitely a hidden gem if you’re into retro games that don’t take themselves too seriously.