Bomberman Max 2 Red is one of those classic GBA games that just nails the chaotic fun of the series. You start off in this grid-based arena, dropping bombs to blast through walls and take out enemies—simple, right? But then the power-ups start dropping, and suddenly you're laying down five bombs at once or kicking them across the map like a soccer ball. The Red version has its own set of exclusive stages and characters, so if you played the Blue one, this still feels fresh.

What I love is how fast it ramps up—one minute you're casually blowing up blocks, the next you're dodging fireballs and trying not to trap yourself in a corner. The multiplayer mode is where it really shines, though. Grab a friend, pick your favorite Bomberman variant (I always went for the samurai-looking one), and prepare for some seriously tense standoffs. Just don’t blame me when they back you into a dead end.

It’s pure old-school Bomberman, no frills, just explosions and last-second escapes.