Okay, so Hero Shuugou!! Pinball Party is this weird little Game Boy gem that mashes up pinball with RPG mechanics—yeah, you heard that right. You’ve got these tiny hero sprites bouncing around the table, and hitting them triggers battles or power-ups. It’s chaotic in the best way.

The physics are janky (it’s a Game Boy, after all), but there’s something oddly satisfying about launching your hero into a pack of monsters and watching the points rack up. The music’s got that classic chiptune energy, and the tables are packed with little secrets. Not gonna lie, it took me a few tries to figure out how the scoring even worked, but once it clicks, it’s weirdly addictive.

If you’re into retro oddballs or just want something different from standard pinball, this one’s a fun time-waster. Just don’t expect modern polish.