Ganbare Goemon 2 on the Game Boy is one of those weird, charming platformers that just oozes personality. You play as Goemon, this goofy purple-haired ninja who runs around smacking enemies with his pipe—because why not? The levels are packed with little secrets, like hidden doors or coins tucked behind breakable walls, and half the fun is poking around to see what you can find.

The controls take a second to get used to—jumping feels a little floaty at first—but once it clicks, you’ll be bouncing between platforms and tossing coins at enemies like it’s second nature. And the music? Absolute earworms. There’s this one stage theme that still gets stuck in my head years later.

It’s not the hardest game out there, but there’s enough variety to keep it interesting, from dodging traps to figuring out how to reach that one annoying platform. If you’re into retro games with a sense of humor, this one’s a solid pick.