If you grew up with the Naruto anime, this GBA game hits all the right nostalgia notes. You start off picking between Naruto, Sasuke, or Sakura—each with their own movesets, though Naruto’s shadow clones feel way more satisfying to spam than Sakura’s basic punches. The pixel art actually holds up, especially when you pull off a Rasengan and the screen flashes with those classic blue swirls.

It’s not just button-mashing, though. Some levels force you to think like a ninja—sneaking past guards or using substitution jutsu to dodge attacks. The boss fights against guys like Zabuza or Haku can get brutal if you don’t time your blocks right. And yeah, the dialogue is full of those corny "believe it!" moments, but that’s part of the charm. Just don’t expect a deep story—it’s basically a greatest-hits reel of early Naruto arcs.

Perfect for short bursts on the go, but good luck putting it down after one mission.