Konami Collection 2 for the Game Boy is basically a time machine in cartridge form. You pop it in and suddenly you're back in the '90s, squinting at that tiny green screen while your thumbs cramp up from mashing buttons. It's got some heavy hitters—Contra's here, obviously, along with a few Castlevania titles that'll make you remember why you used to get so mad at Medusa heads.

What's cool is how these games hold up. The controls are still tight, the music's still catchy as hell, and yeah, you'll probably die a lot—just like old times. It's not some fancy remaster, just the classics exactly as they were, for better or worse. If you've got a soft spot for pixelated action or just want to see where half your favorite franchises started, this is a solid way to do it. Just maybe keep some spare AAs nearby.