Double Dribble on Game Boy is one of those old-school basketball games that somehow makes blocky pixels feel intense. You’ve got your basic shoot/pass/dribble controls, but the real magic is in the little details—like how the crowd goes nuts when you sink a three-pointer or the way the ref blows the whistle way too loud. The AI isn’t exactly smart, but it’s aggressive, so you’ll still sweat trying to get past defenders.

Honestly, the animations are clunky by today’s standards, but back then? That zoom-in dunk sequence felt like pure hype. Matches are quick, which is great because the Game Boy screen wasn’t exactly built for full-court strategy. If you’re into retro sports games, this one’s got that weird charm where the jank is part of the fun. Just don’t expect modern NBA 2K—this is pure arcade chaos with a side of nostalgia.