Super Pika Land is one of those Game Boy gems that nails the retro platformer feel—except this time, you're controlling Pikachu instead of some plumber or hedgehog. Right off the bat, you’re zapping Pidgeys and hopping over ledges with that satisfying little *boing* sound effect. The levels are bright, simple, but just tricky enough to keep you from breezing through without paying attention.

What I love is how they kept Pikachu’s moveset simple but fun: a quick dash, a cheeky tail whip, and of course, the Thunderbolt for anything that looks at you funny. The first few stages ease you in, but by the third world, you’ll be timing jumps over spinning Voltorb traps like it’s second nature. And yeah, the music’s got that classic Game Boy chiptune charm—catchy but not headache-inducing after an hour.

It’s not the hardest platformer out there, but there’s something about guiding this tiny electric mouse through vine-covered ruins and sparking conveyor belts that just feels right. If you’ve got a soft spot for Pokémon or old-school platformers, this one’s a no-brainer.