Man, FIFA Soccer '98 on Game Boy takes me back. The pixelated players, the chunky sound effects when you boot the ball—it's pure late '90s nostalgia in your hands. At first, the controls feel stiff compared to modern FIFA games, but after a match or two, you start nailing those through balls and slide tackles like it's second nature.

What's wild is how they crammed actual team names and player stats into this tiny cartridge. Sure, the graphics are basic, but there's something satisfying about watching your little striker wiggle past defenders and slot one past the keeper. The commentary is just text popping up, but when it flashes "GOOOOAL!" after you score, you still feel it.

It's not perfect—the AI defenders sometimes move like they're stuck in mud—but that almost adds to the charm. If you've got a soft spot for retro sports games or just want to see where FIFA started on handhelds, this one's a time capsule worth dusting off.