Okay, so Adventures of Star Saver is one of those Game Boy games that makes you wish your AA batteries lasted forever. You start off in this tiny pixelated spaceship, and within minutes you're dodging asteroid belts and blasting these weird squid-like aliens that come at you in waves. The controls are simple—just shoot and dodge—but some of those later levels get seriously intense.

What I love is how it nails that classic arcade feel without being punishingly hard. The music’s got this bleepy, upbeat space vibe that somehow never gets old, even after the third continue. And yeah, the graphics are pure 90s handheld—chunky sprites, minimal colors—but there’s something satisfying about watching your little ship upgrade after grabbing power-ups mid-level.

If you’ve ever lost an afternoon to Gradius or R-Type, this one’s right up your alley. Just don’t blame me when you start humming the boss theme hours later.