International Superstar Soccer 2000 on Game Boy Color is one of those old-school soccer games that somehow made tiny pixelated players feel intense. The controls are simple—pass, shoot, sprint—but matches get surprisingly tactical once you figure out how to curve shots or time tackles just right. The graphics are obviously limited, but the animations have this weird charm, like when your striker stumbles after a rough slide tackle.

It’s not as deep as the console versions, but for a portable game in 2000, it nails the fast-paced feel of soccer without overcomplicating things. Just don’t expect fancy commentary or real player names—half the fun is pretending those blocky sprites are your favorite stars. Still holds up if you’re into retro sports games.