Power Pro Kun Pocket 1 2 is one of those GBA baseball games that just feels right—it’s got that perfect mix of arcade-style pitching and batting with just enough depth to keep you tweaking your lineup. The little chibi-style players are weirdly expressive, especially when they mess up and start sweating bullets after a bad pitch.

What surprised me was how much strategy sneaks in. At first, it’s all about timing your swings, but then you start noticing how different pitchers have their own quirks, or how some batters crush high fastballs but whiff on curves. And the fielding? Weirdly satisfying when you nail a diving catch.

It’s not super realistic, but that’s the charm. The announcer’s exaggerated calls and the way the crowd cheers in little 8-bit bursts make it feel like you’re playing in some tiny, hyper-enthusiastic stadium. If you’ve got a soft spot for old-school sports games, this one’s a solid pick.