Bakuchou Retsuden Shou: Hyper Fishing is one of those Game Boy games that somehow makes staring at tiny pixelated fish feel weirdly satisfying. You pick your spot, cast your line, and then it's just you and the rhythmic button-mashing struggle to reel in whatever’s biting—sometimes it’s a dinky little thing, other times you’re wrestling with something that feels like it might snap your line any second.

The retro charm is real here—the water animations are simple but weirdly hypnotic, and there’s something oddly peaceful about the whole thing, even when you’re frantically tapping buttons to keep a big catch from escaping. It’s not deep (pun intended), but it’s got that classic Game Boy "just one more try" energy. Perfect for quick sessions when you want to zone out.

Also, no lie, the victory jingle when you land a big one is stupidly satisfying.