Mesen

While it is true that the video games came a long way, that does not mean that just because it is an old game it is no longer fun. If you want to try out various games that you used to enjoy in the 1990s, then an emulator app is one of the alternatives to consider.

Mesen is a small, but powerful utility designed to function as a virtual console that allows you to play ROM files compatible with old-school NES and Famicom video games devices.

Since it is portable, the application does not require any setup, but rather you can decompress the archive in any desired location on your local drive. While the GUI launches as a relatively small window, you can double-click on it to go full screen. Alternatively, you can access the Video Settings from the Options window and increase or decrease the size of the window accordingly.

Speaking of options, you will be happy to learn that the tool permits you to configure other parameters that can make the overall game experience more enjoyable. Depending on your needs, you can tweak the speed, add video filters or alter the audio, input or video.

The idea behind the utility is to allow you to run ROM files that are available for Nintendo and Famicom consoles. On a side note, the app is able to detect the compatible files even when they are archived, so there is no need to decompress them first.

It is worth mentioning that the app supports over 200 mappers, most of which are well-known and hence, it means that it is compatible with the vast majority of games that come as ROMs. Lastly, the tool comes with a Net Play function that is easy to configure and that enables you to play various games online with your friends.

In the eventuality that you want to relive the nostalgia of an old-school NES game, but feel like you cannot do without the quality and easy of an HDTV or computer, then perhaps Mesen can be worth a try.