Babar - To The Rescue is one of those weird little GBA platformers based on a kids' show—you know the type. You play as the elephant king Babar, hopping around colorful levels, collecting fruit (because of course), and bopping enemies with your trunk. It's simple, but the controls are surprisingly decent for a licensed game.

First level throws you right into jungle vines and waterfalls, with these floaty jumps that take a second to get used to. The music’s got that cheerful, slightly repetitive GBA synth vibe. Not gonna lie, it’s definitely aimed at younger players, but there’s a weird charm in how committed it is to being a wholesome elephant adventure.

If you’re into obscure licensed games or just want something mindlessly cheerful, it’s not the worst way to kill an afternoon.