Ah, the Game Boy Advance port of Donkey Kong—basically the NES version but now you can take those clunky girders and bouncing barrels with you. It’s the same old arcade chaos: Mario (or "Jumpman," if you’re feeling retro) scrambling up ladders while DK chucks barrels at your head. The fireballs still feel unfairly fast, and Pauline still waves for help like she’s not impressed with your progress.

What’s wild is how something so simple stays so frustratingly addictive. You’ll nail the first few levels, then suddenly a barrel ricochets off a girder and ruins everything. The pixel-perfect jumps take some getting used to, but there’s something satisfying about finally nailing that hammer grab or threading the needle between two flames. It’s a time capsule—flaws and all—and honestly, that’s part of the charm.

Perfect for quick sessions, though I wouldn’t blame you for rage-quitting after the umpteenth barrel to the face. Donkey Kong’s still the king of classic pain.