Hong Kong on the Game Boy is one of those weird little gems that somehow makes pixelated streets feel alive. You start off wandering through these tight alleyways, neon signs flickering in that classic green-and-black palette, and within minutes you're either haggling with shopkeepers or getting into scuffles with thugs. The combat's simple but satisfying—just enough strategy to keep you from button-mashing mindlessly.

What really stuck with me were the side quests. There’s this one where you have to track down a stolen jade statue, and the clues are scattered across different districts. Took me forever to realize the tea shop owner was lying. The puzzles aren’t brutal, but they make you actually pay attention to dialogue instead of skipping through.

It’s got that janky 90s charm—sometimes the translation’s a bit off, and the music loops weirdly, but that just adds to the vibe. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro handheld games with personality, this one’s worth dusting off.