Gurander Musashi RV is one of those Game Boy RPGs that feels bigger than it has any right to be. You start off with this scrappy little samurai dude—Musashi, obviously—and within minutes you're thrust into these surprisingly tactical turn-based fights where positioning actually matters. The sprites are tiny but full of personality, and there's something satisfying about watching your attacks land just right.

What got me hooked early was the weapon system. You're not just swinging the same sword forever—you find new gear, mix and match, and some combos straight-up change how you approach battles. I remember wasting like 20 minutes testing different loadouts against the same group of enemies near the first town. Classic Game Boy "one more try" energy.

It's got that old-school RPG vibe where you're constantly uncovering new areas and secrets without much handholding. The music's crunchy and repetitive in the best way, too. If you're into retro RPGs with meaty combat, this one's still worth dusting off.