Okay, so Hime Kishi Monogatari: Princess Blue is one of those GBA RPGs that flew under the radar but totally deserves more love. You play as this princess who’s way more badass than her title suggests—she’s out here swinging swords and casting spells instead of sitting around in a castle.

The pixel art has that warm, slightly chunky GBA charm, and the battles? Classic turn-based stuff with just enough twists to keep you on your toes. I remember getting stuck for way too long in some forest dungeon because I kept underestimating those poison-spitting frogs.

What really hooked me was the story—starts off with your typical "save the kingdom" setup, but then you stumble into political intrigue, ancient curses, and at least one shady advisor who definitely knows more than they’re letting on. The writing’s simple but earnest, like a good fairy tale that doesn’t overcomplicate things.

If you miss the days when RPGs fit in your pocket and didn’t need 100-hour playthroughs to feel satisfying, this one’s a hidden gem. Just bring extra AA batteries.