SD Gundam Gaiden - Lacroan' Heroes is one of those weird little Game Boy gems that flew under the radar outside Japan. It's a turn-based strategy RPG where you control super-deformed Gundam units—think chibi robots with way too much firepower for their size.

The first few battles feel like a puzzle—you're shuffling your tiny mechs around grid-based maps, trying to flank enemies or bait them into bad positions. The sprites are simple but charming, and there's something oddly satisfying about watching these squat little mobile suits blast each other with beam rifles.

If you're into old-school SRPGs, it's got that classic "just one more turn" hook, though the Japanese text might slow you down if you're not familiar with the language. Still, the core gameplay holds up surprisingly well.