If you grew up with Konjiki no Gash Bell!!, this GBA card battler is pure nostalgia fuel. You start off with a basic deck of Zatch, Kiyo, and a few spells—nothing fancy, but enough to get wrecked by the first few AI opponents until you figure out how chaining attacks actually works. The art’s straight from the manga, so all the spells look exactly how you remember (Bao Zakeruga still feels OP).

What’s cool is how it mixes traditional card mechanics with the show’s vibe—you’re not just slapping down cards, you’re timing spell chants and praying your partner doesn’t get knocked out mid-combo. The early duels drag a bit, but once you unlock stronger mamodo like Brago or Tia, the matches get chaotic in the best way. Just don’t expect a deep meta—this is more about reliving the anime than competitive play.

Fair warning: the dialogue’s all in Japanese, but if you’ve seen the show, you’ll recognize most of the attack names anyway. It’s a solid pick for fans who miss the old-school GBA card battler era.