Play Q-bert Online

Q*bert on the NES came out in 1989, published by Gottlieb. It was a home version of the arcade game, arriving when the NES library was already full of platformers and action titles. This one stood out because of its strange isometric perspective and the odd little character you controlled.

You play as Q*bert, a round creature with a hose-like nose, hopping diagonally across a pyramid of colored cubes. Your goal is to change every cube to a target color by landing on it. Coily, a snake that hatches from a bouncing ball, chases you relentlessly. Other enemies, like red balls that bounce down the pyramid, add to the chaos. The game gets faster and more complex with each level, demanding quick hops and careful planning to avoid falling off the edges or getting caught. It feels frantic and a little unfair at times, but landing a perfect series of jumps is surprisingly satisfying.