Man, Super Kick Off On GB takes me back—this was my go-to soccer fix on the Game Boy. The controls are dead simple (just two buttons and the D-pad), but don’t let that fool you. One minute you’re casually passing around, and the next, you’re sweating bullets because the AI just stole the ball and is charging toward your goal.

The pixelated players have this weirdly satisfying chunky feel when they sprint, and the ball physics are just unpredictable enough to keep things tense. I still remember the first time I pulled off a long-range shot that somehow wobbled past the keeper—pure luck, but I celebrated like it was the World Cup final.

It’s not flashy by today’s standards, but there’s something about the way the crowd cheers (or groans) in those crunchy 8-bit tones that nails the vibe. If you’ve got a soft spot for retro sports games, this one’s a solid pick.