Bokujou Monogatari GB3—or Harvest Moon GB3 if you're more familiar with the English releases—is one of those classic Game Boy Color farming sims that somehow makes growing turnips weirdly addictive. You start with a tiny plot of land, some basic tools, and the usual cast of villagers who all have their own little schedules and personalities. The "Boy Meets Girl" subtitle hints at the romance options, which honestly feel charmingly awkward in that old-school pixelated way.

What I like about this one compared to later entries is how stripped-down it is—no fancy festivals or complicated mechanics, just you, your crops, and the occasional cow that needs brushing. The GBC's limited color palette actually works in its favor, giving everything this warm, nostalgic look. And yeah, you can totally play it on an emulator these days, though part of me misses squinting at that tiny screen back in the day.

If you've ever wondered where farming sims got their start, this is a solid (and slightly janky) piece of the genre's history.