International Superstar Soccer 2000 on Game Boy Color is one of those old-school soccer games that somehow made tiny pixelated players feel surprisingly fluid. You’ve got basic controls—pass, shoot, sprint—but the real charm is in the little animations when a player stumbles after a rough tackle or celebrates a goal with arms raised. The camera zooms in just enough to make scoring feel satisfying, even on that tiny screen.

Matches are quick, which is good because the GBC’s d-pad isn’t exactly built for precision dribbling. The teams are fictional (no real licenses here), but you’ll recognize the playstyles—some squads are all speed, others grind out wins with defense. It’s dated now, but if you’re into retro sports games, this one holds up better than most from the era.