Super Puzzle Bobble Advance is one of those GBA games that somehow makes popping bubbles feel like an event. You’ve got these little dragons—Bub and Bob—firing colored orbs up the screen, trying to match three or more before the whole mess collapses on them. The physics are just weird enough to keep you guessing—sometimes a single well-placed shot sets off a ridiculous chain reaction, other times you swear you lined it up perfectly and… nope.

What I love is how deceptively simple it starts. First few levels? No problem. Then suddenly you’re sweating over a ceiling of bubbles about to drop, frantically angling shots to carve out a path. The music’s got that upbeat arcade vibe, and the colors pop (pun intended) even on the GBA’s tiny screen. It’s the kind of game you boot up for “just one round” and lose half an hour to.

If you’ve played the arcade version, this is basically that but portable—same goofy charm, same “how did I mess that up?!” moments. Perfect for bus rides or pretending to listen during family gatherings.