Astro Boy: Omega Factor is one of those GBA games that just nails it—fast, punchy action with that classic anime charm. You start off blasting through robots and flying enemies with Astro’s arm cannons, and the controls feel tight right away. The pixel art pops, especially when you trigger his special moves—those little explosions and laser beams look so good on the small screen.

What surprised me was how much story they packed in. It’s not just mindless shooting—you’re bouncing between futuristic cities and space stations, meeting characters straight out of the manga. Some choices even change how things play out later, which was a cool touch. And yeah, it gets tough in spots, but in that satisfying way where you wanna retry just to nail the timing.

If you’re into retro action games or just love Astro Boy, this one’s a no-brainer. It’s short but packed with energy, like a Saturday morning cartoon you can actually play.