Remember those old-school spelling drills, but actually fun? Houghton Mifflin Spell Checker on Game Boy turns vocab practice into this weirdly addictive little game. You get these timed spelling challenges—some words are easy, then suddenly it throws "acquiesce" at you and you're mashing buttons trying to remember if there's a silent Q in there somewhere.

The pixelated interface feels like a digital spelling bee, complete with that satisfying *blip* sound when you nail a word. I kept getting stuck on medical terms until I realized you can actually learn the word lists between rounds. Not gonna lie, it's way more engaging than flashcards.

Perfect for killing time on road trips if you're the type who secretly enjoys proofreading menus. The nostalgia hits hard with this one.