Kosodate Gokko is an unusual piece of software originally released in 1987 by I2 for the Famicom Disk System, though it is often categorized as an unlicensed NES title. Rather than a traditional game, it was designed as a disk copier utility used to back up FDS disks. However, it holds a notorious secret: when the main copying tools fail to load properlyโwhich often happens in modern browser emulatorsโit defaults to a hidden, simple Tron-like light cycle minigame.
How to play
Since the disk copying functions are inaccessible without original hardware, you will likely encounter the fallback light cycle minigame. The objective is to outmaneuver your opponent and force them to crash into a wall or a light trail. Use the D-pad (mapped to your arrow keys) to steer, with the standard NES buttons (Z and X for A/B, Enter and Shift for Start/Select) used for other inputs.
Tips
- Focus on cutting off your opponent’s path early rather than just trying to survive; the arena fills up very quickly.
- Hug the outer walls of the screen to maximize your available space and force the other player into the crowded center.
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