Maskrider SD on Game Boy is one of those side-scrolling beat 'em ups that feels like it was made for quick bursts of play—perfect for short bus rides or waiting for class to start. You’re basically the Masked Rider, punching and kicking through waves of goons, with just enough retro charm to make the stiff animations kinda endearing.

The first level throws you right into it—no tutorial, just a quick jump into smacking around weirdly colorful enemies. I remember thinking the controls were a little stiff at first, but after a few minutes, you get into a rhythm. The boss fights are where it shines, though—big, screen-filling monsters that actually make you think instead of just mashing buttons.

If you grew up with Kamen Rider or just love old-school action games, it’s a solid little time capsule. Just don’t expect anything groundbreaking.