Konami Ice Hockey on Game Boy is one of those old-school sports games that somehow nails the chaos of hockey without overcomplicating things. You pick from a handful of teams (none of them real, obviously—this is the 8-bit era), and within seconds you're slapping pucks down the ice with chunky little sprites. The controls are dead simple: pass, shoot, and bodycheck your way through opponents who move just fast enough to make you swear at the screen.

What I love is how scrappy it feels—no fancy dekes or realistic physics, just pure arcade hockey where the puck bounces unpredictably and fights break out if you shove someone one too many times. The sound effects are peak Game Boy, all tinny crowd noise and that satisfying thwack when you nail a slap shot. It’s not deep, but it’s the kind of game you’ll keep replaying just to beat your high score or finally shut out the computer on the hardest difficulty. Perfect for quick sessions between bus stops or when you’re craving some nostalgia.