Okay, so Barbie: Pet Rescue on Game Boy Color is exactly what it sounds like—you’re basically running a tiny animal shelter with Barbie. The pixel art is surprisingly cute for a GBC game, with these little wagging tails and meowing kittens that actually make you go "aww."

Gameplay’s simple but kinda satisfying: you feed the pets, clean their pens (watch out, some of them get messy fast), and match them with new owners. There’s a light puzzle element where you figure out which pet fits which adopter—like, the grumpy old guy definitely doesn’t want the hyperactive puppy. Classic Barbie optimism, but hey, it works.

It’s not deep, but if you ever wanted to pretend you’re running a chaotic pet rescue out of Barbie’s pink convertible, this is your jam. The music’s cheerful, the pets are dumb-cute, and honestly? It’s weirdly relaxing between the occasional "oh no, the hamster escaped again" moments.