

Purikura Pocket 2 is one of those weird, charming Game Boy gems that never left Japan—and honestly, it’s a shame. You’re basically playing a virtual boyfriend makeover sim, which sounds ridiculous until you realize how weirdly addictive it is. Pick a guy, dress him up in different outfits, change his hairstyle, and see how he reacts. Some of the fashion choices are hilariously dated (this is a Game Boy game, after all), but there’s something oddly satisfying about tweaking his look until he’s just right.
It’s not deep, but it’s got that early ‘00s Japanese charm—think Tamagotchi vibes but with a guy who might sulk if you give him a bad haircut. The pixel art is cute, and the menus are simple enough to stumble through even if you don’t know Japanese. Just don’t expect much beyond lighthearted dress-up with a side of virtual boyfriend drama.
Must-play games
-
The Amazing Spider-man 2 (gb)
-
Looney Tunes (gb)
-
The Simpsons : Bart & The Beanstalk (gb)
-
Batman (world) (gb)
-
Tetris (world) (gb)
-
Spider-man And The X-men In Arcade's Revenge (gb)
-
Superman (usa, Europe) (gb)
-
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (gb)
-
Superman (gb)
-
Iron Man X-o Manowar In Heavy Metal (gb)
-
Spider-man 3 : Invasion Of The Spider-slayers (gb)
-
Ironman X-o Manowar In Heavy Metal (usa, Europe) (gb)