Mini 4 Boy nails that classic Game Boy vibe—chunky pixels, chiptune bleeps, and that satisfyingly simple gameplay loop. You start off with this little dude (no name, just vibes) running through these compact levels that feel like they were pulled straight from a 90s cartridge. At first it seems basic—jump over pits, collect the shiny things—but then the traps get sneakier, and suddenly you're timing jumps between moving platforms like it's life or death.

What got me was how it doesn't overcomplicate things. No tutorials, no fluff—just you, a D-pad, and some surprisingly tight controls. The music’s got that grainy charm too, like someone dug it out of an old demo tape. If you’ve ever missed the days of playing under the covers with a worm light, this’ll hit the spot.

Fair warning though: it’s tougher than it looks. I lost like five lives to the third level’s spike traps before figuring out the rhythm. Still, that’s part of the fun—it feels earned when you finally beat a stage. Perfect for quick sessions or if you just want something that feels authentically retro without trying too hard.