Dungeons & Dragons: Eye of the Beholder on GBA is basically classic dungeon crawling with that old-school D&D feel. You start in Waterdeep—which is not as peaceful as advertised—and immediately get thrown into assembling a party. Picking classes feels weighty because you know you’ll be stuck with these guys through some brutal turn-based fights.

The dungeons are grid-based, so movement’s methodical, and traps will wreck you if you rush. Early on, you’re already juggling torches (because of course it’s dark), searching for secret doors, and praying your thief actually disarms that dart trap. Combat’s unforgiving in that satisfying way where positioning matters—getting flanked by kobolds is a quick way to reload.

It’s got that claustrophobic, tabletop-adventure vibe where every corner could hide treasure or something that wants to eat your wizard. Just don’t expect modern conveniences—this one makes you work for it.