Mario Power Tennis on GBA is basically the portable version of the GameCube classic, but don't expect the same flashy power shots—it's scaled down for the tiny screen. You still get all the chaotic Mario sports energy though, with characters like Peach and Wario slapping tennis balls with ridiculous spin. The controls take a minute to get used to since you're working with just two face buttons, but once it clicks, you'll be pulling off lobs and drop shots without thinking.

What surprised me was how much personality they crammed into the courts. Playing on Luigi's Mansion court has these little ghosts messing with the ball trajectory, and the DK Jungle stage? Yeah, watch out for random bananas. It's not as deep as the console version, but it's weirdly addictive for quick matches between bus rides. Just don't expect online play—this is pure old-school handheld tennis with a Mario twist.