Okay, so Elf: The Movie on GBA is exactly what it sounds like—you play as Buddy the Elf, stumbling through New York in that ridiculous green outfit. The graphics are surprisingly bright for a handheld game, and yeah, you’ll recognize scenes straight from the movie, like the snowball fight or that awkward escalator moment.

Gameplay’s simple—mostly platforming with some light puzzles—but the real charm is how they nailed Buddy’s goofy energy. You’ll spam the hug button on NPCs, toss snowballs at bullies, and yeah, there’s a syrup chugging mini-game (because of course there is). It’s short and easy, but if you love the film, it’s like playing through a condensed, slightly janky version of it. Just don’t expect a masterpiece—it’s pure holiday nostalgia fuel.