Enter the world of —no downloads, no storage space worries, and no DLL errors.

While traditional Mugen is a fighting game engine that requires heavy file management, a new wave of web-based emulators and HTML5 ports have made it possible to play these chaotic crossover brawlers instantly.

, if you are on a school Chromebook, a work laptop, or just want to punch Pikachu in the face with Ichigo for five minutes during lunch? Absolutely.

Browser-based Anime Mugen games have come a long way. They capture the chaotic, "fan-fiction" spirit of the original engine without the technical headache.

Fire up your browser, disable your pop-up blocker (just this once), and search for "Mugen Archive Web Beta."

You search for the game, only to find a 4GB zip file, cryptic installation instructions, and a dozen forum links that look suspiciously like viruses.