Power Pro Kun Pocket 3 on GBA is one of those baseball games that just feels right—the pitching mechanics have that perfect snap, and batting actually takes timing instead of just button mashing. The chunky little player sprites somehow make diving catches and home runs way more satisfying than they should be.

What surprised me was how much depth there is under the cute graphics. You’ve got base-stealing timing, pitch variety (that slider still gets me), and even a weirdly fun training minigame where you dodge obstacles to boost stats. My first game ended in a 2-1 nail-biter, and I immediately wanted a rematch.

It’s got that classic Konami sports game vibe—easy to pick up, hard to put down once you start chasing that perfect season. Just don’t blame me when you realize you’ve been grinding player stats for an hour instead of sleeping.