Super Mario Xtreme Escape 2 is one of those classic Flash games that just nails the chaotic, fast-paced Mario vibe. You’re dodging weirdly aggressive Goombas, grabbing mushrooms (some make you bigger, others… explode?), and trying not to faceplant into bottomless pits. The controls are simple—just run and jump—but the levels get wild fast, with moving platforms and surprise fireballs.

Honestly, the first time I played, I lost three lives in the first minute because I didn’t realize some mushrooms were traps. The music’s got that nostalgic, slightly off-key MIDI charm, and the graphics are pixel-perfect in that early-2000s Flash way. If you miss the era of browser games where everything was a little janky but weirdly addictive, this is a solid pick.

Just watch out for the purple mushrooms. Trust me.