Okay, so Adventures of Star Saver is this weird little Game Boy gem from Taito where you play as a tiny spaceship trying to rescue stars—yeah, literal stars—from some shadowy force. It's got that classic arcadey feel where you're zipping around, dodging enemy fire while blasting everything in sight.

At first glance, it seems simple, but the stages get surprisingly tricky. You've got these power-ups that change your shot pattern, and figuring out which one works best for each screen is half the battle. I kept dying on the third level until I realized the spread shot was way better for clearing crowds than the default laser.

Also, the music? Surprisingly catchy for a Game Boy title. That chiptune boss theme still gets stuck in my head sometimes. It's one of those games that feels like it should've been bigger than it was—short but satisfying if you're into old-school shooters.