Ishido on Game Boy is one of those weirdly satisfying puzzle games that hooks you even though it looks deceptively simple at first. You’re placing these ornate tiles on a grid, matching symbols and colors—sounds easy, right? Then suddenly you’re staring at the board for five minutes trying to figure out where to drop the next piece without screwing up your whole setup.

The game has this quiet, almost meditative vibe, like playing Go but with more visual flair. The tiles have these beautiful Japanese designs, and the music is this soft, looping melody that makes time disappear. I remember thinking I’d just play a quick round, and then an hour later I’m still rearranging tiles in my head.

It’s the kind of game that doesn’t hold your hand—no tutorials, no flashy effects, just you and the puzzle. And somehow, that’s all it needs. If you’ve got a Game Boy lying around, it’s worth dusting off just for this.