Pac-Man World on the GBA is one of those weird little gems where they took the classic dot-muncher and tossed him into a 3D platformer. It shouldn’t work, but somehow it does—you’re bouncing on springs, butt-stomping enemies, and collecting fruit like it’s a proper adventure game. The chunky GBA graphics actually give it this weird charm, like playing with tiny plastic toys.

First few minutes? You’ll be running through colorful, maze-like levels that feel like a mix between classic Pac-Man and a Saturday morning cartoon. The ghosts are still jerks, but now they’ve got new tricks—some chase you, others just float around being annoying. And yeah, you can still munch power pellets to turn the tables on them, which never gets old.

It’s not the deepest platformer out there, but it’s got this goofy energy that makes it hard to put down. Definitely a fun twist if you’re tired of the usual Pac-Man formula.