Okay, so if you grew up with He-Man, this GBA game is basically a nostalgia trip with a sword. You start off smashing Skeletor’s goons in classic side-scrolling action—think old-school beat ‘em up but with that sweet MOTU aesthetic. The sprites are surprisingly vibrant for a handheld, and He-Man’s animations feel weighty when you’re swinging that giant blade around.

At first, I thought it’d be just another licensed cash-grab, but there’s some legit effort here. You’ve got Skeletor cackling in cutscenes, familiar villains popping up (Beast Man’s fur looks weirdly detailed?), and even a few power-ups that reference the show. The controls are simple—jump, slash, maybe a special move if you mash buttons right—but it nails that Saturday-morning-cartoon energy. Just don’t expect deep combat; it’s more about reliving those "By the power of Grayskull!" moments than reinventing the wheel.

Honestly, it’s short and a bit clunky by modern standards, but if you’ve ever yelled "I HAVE THE POWER!" into a hairbrush, this is worth dusting off the GBA for.