Diva Starz: Mall Mania is one of those weirdly charming Game Boy Color deep cuts—like, yeah, it’s a fashion game about dolls, but there’s something oddly satisfying about running around a pixelated mall trying to put together outfits before time runs out. You’ve got these little diva characters, each with their own style, and you’re basically their personal shopper-slash-problem-solver.

The mall’s split into different stores (of course), and you’re darting between them to grab accessories, match colors, and occasionally deal with mini-dramas like lost items or last-minute party prep. The graphics are surprisingly bright for a GBC game, and the music’s got that early 2000s bubblegum vibe. It’s not deep, but if you ever played with paper dolls as a kid, this kinda nails that same weirdly specific joy.

Also, pro tip: the shoe store’s puzzles are way harder than they have any right to be. You’ll be staring at pixelated boots longer than you’d expect.