Okay, so Pocket Kyoro-chan is one of those Game Boy games that just oozes charm—like, the second you boot it up, you're greeted with this ridiculously round, fluffy little bird-thing (Kyoro-chan) bouncing around like it’s made of pure joy. The gameplay’s a mix of simple puzzles and mini-games, but don’t let "simple" fool you—some of these stages get sneaky tricky.

First few minutes in, you’re probably just tapping buttons to see what happens, maybe laughing at how Kyoro-chan wobbles when it moves. Then suddenly you’re deep in some tile-matching puzzle or trying to stack blocks just right while the music loops in that perfect, slightly tinny Game Boy way. It’s the kind of game you pick up for "just one level" and next thing you know, your batteries are dead.

If you’ve got a soft spot for retro cuteness or just need something lighthearted between heavier games, this one’s a no-brainer. That little fluffball grows on you fast.