NHL 2000 on Game Boy Color is one of those "how did they fit this much hockey into a tiny cartridge?" kind of games. You pick your team—obviously I went with the Red Wings first—and within seconds you're skating around these little pixelated players, slapping wrist shots into the net. The controls are simple but surprisingly tight for a GBC sports game—hold B to charge your shot, tap A to pass, and pray your goalie doesn’t whiff an easy save.

It’s got that classic late-90s hockey vibe with chunky sprites and a weirdly catchy arena organ soundtrack. The AI isn’t exactly NHL-level smart (expect some hilarious defensive blunders), but games move fast, and checking opponents into the boards never gets old. Just don’t expect modern features—this is pure, no-frills arcade hockey with a side of nostalgia. Perfect for quick matches between classes or whenever you need to vent by body-checking the Penguins.