Golden Goal on Game Boy Color is one of those simple but satisfying soccer games where you can just pick up and play a quick match without overthinking it. The controls are basic—pass, shoot, tackle—but there’s a weirdly addictive rhythm to it once you get going. The pixelated players have that classic GBC charm, and the crowd noise (as tinny as it is) somehow makes scoring feel like a bigger deal than it should.

I’ll be honest, the AI isn’t exactly FIFA-level smart, but that’s part of the fun—you can pull off ridiculous long shots or dribble past defenders like they’re stuck in mud. The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither should you. Just don’t expect deep tactics or realism; it’s more about that instant kick of nostalgia and fast arcade-style matches. Perfect for killing time on a bus ride or when you just want to relive that late-90s handheld vibe.