Riki Kunio is one of those NES brawlers that feels like a chaotic playground brawl—except you’re the toughest kid on the block. You play as Kunio (or Riki if you grab a friend for co-op), and the second you start, you’re already punching dudes into trash cans or kicking them straight through windows. The controls are simple—run, jump, punch—but there’s something weirdly satisfying about the way enemies ragdoll when you land a solid hit.

It’s got that classic arcade vibe where you just move right and beat up everyone in your path, but the levels throw in random stuff like bikes you can pick up and swing like a weapon. The music’s got that crunchy 8-bit energy, and the sprite work is surprisingly expressive—like, you can tell when a guy’s really regretting picking a fight with you. It’s short, messy, and doesn’t take itself seriously at all. If you’re into old-school beat ‘em ups, this one’s a riot.