Man, Puyo Pop on the GBA takes me back. You know those puzzle games where you think "just one more round" and suddenly it's 2 AM? Yeah, this is one of them. You’re dropping these squishy little blobs—Puyos—trying to match four of the same color, but the real magic happens when you set up chain reactions. Mess up, and your screen fills up faster than you can say "game over."

The music’s got that classic early 2000s charm, and the colors pop (no pun intended) even on the tiny GBA screen. I remember thinking it looked simple at first, but then the AI starts pulling off ridiculous 5-chain combos and suddenly you’re sweating. There’s a reason this one stuck around for so long—it’s pure, unfiltered puzzle goodness with just enough chaos to keep you coming back.

If you’ve got a soft spot for retro handheld games, this is a must-play. Just don’t blame me when you get obsessed.