Monster Rancher Battle Card is one of those weird little Game Boy Color gems that never got enough love. It’s basically a stripped-down, portable version of the Monster Rancher universe, but with cards—and honestly, it works better than you’d think.

You start by picking a monster type (I always went with the dragon, sue me) and then slapping together a deck from whatever cards you’ve unlocked. The battles are simple—play attack cards, defend when you have to, and pray your opponent doesn’t pull some ridiculous combo. The pixel art for the monsters is surprisingly charming, and there’s just enough strategy to keep you from button-mashing your way through.

It’s not the deepest card game out there, but there’s something satisfying about watching your little monster sprite knock the other guy’s health down to zero. If you ever played the main Monster Rancher games, this is a fun little side trip.