Magical Talulutokun is one of those Game Boy gems that just oozes charm. You play as this little round wizard dude—yeah, he looks kinda like a marshmallow with a hat—and you’re basically running around casting spells to save your weird little world. The pixel art’s got that perfect retro vibe, all bright colors and chunky sprites, and the music sticks in your head way longer than it should.

At first, you’re just bopping enemies with basic magic shots, but then you start finding these upgrade orbs that change your spell effects. Fireballs, bouncing lightning, even this ridiculous rainbow spiral thing that clears the screen. The puzzles aren’t brain-melting, but some of the later ones make you stop and think for a second—especially when you’ve got to chain spells together to open doors.

Honestly, the best part is how it *feels* like an old-school adventure without being frustrating. You’ll finish it in a couple sittings, but it’s the kind of game you keep coming back to when you just want something cozy and satisfying. That final boss theme still pops into my head randomly.