Bionic Commando: Elite Forces on Game Boy Color is one of those games that makes you realize how much fun swinging around with a grappling hook can be. You start off as this commando with a bionic arm, and right away, you're zipping between platforms, dodging enemy fire, and trying not to fall into pits—because yeah, that happens a lot at first.

The controls take a second to get used to—timing your swings is key—but once it clicks, you feel like a total badass flinging yourself across gaps and dropping on enemies from above. The levels mix platforming with some light puzzle-solving, like figuring out which switches to hit or where to grapple next. And the bosses? They’re tough but satisfying when you finally take them down.

It’s got that classic GBC look and feel, with chunky sprites and a soundtrack that sticks in your head. If you liked the original Bionic Commando or just want a solid action-platformer with a twist, this one’s worth digging up.