Out Burst on Game Boy is one of those games that looks simple at first—just a little spaceship dodging and shooting—but man, it gets intense fast. The pixel art has that perfect chunky retro feel, and the controls are tight, which matters when you're weaving through bullet hell in the later levels.

I remember thinking "Oh, this is cute" until like stage 3, when the screen suddenly fills with neon enemy patterns and you realize this isn't just a nostalgia trip. The music’s got that classic Game Boy buzz too—kinda grimy in the best way. If you’ve got a soft spot for old-school shooters that don’t hold your hand, this one’s a blast (pun very much intended).

Just don’t blame me when you’re muttering "one more try" at 2 AM.