Picross 2 on Game Boy is one of those "just one more puzzle" kind of games—you start with a simple 5x5 grid, thinking it’ll be quick, and suddenly an hour’s gone. The numbers on the edges tell you how many squares to fill in each row or column, and when you get it right, a little pixel art pops out—sometimes a cat, sometimes a spaceship, always satisfying.

It’s got that classic Game Boy vibe, all chunky pixels and beepy sounds, but don’t let the simplicity fool you. The later puzzles get sneaky, especially when the grids balloon to 15x15. I remember getting stuck on a penguin-shaped one for way too long before realizing I’d miscounted a row. The game doesn’t hold your hand, but that’s part of the charm—it’s just you, the grid, and your own stubbornness.

If you’ve ever liked sudoku or minesweeper, this’ll scratch the same itch, but with more personality. Perfect for short bus rides or long waits, though fair warning: you might miss your stop. The puzzles start simple but get seriously addictive once you hit the bigger grids.