Super Street Basketball 2 is one of those weird little Game Boy sports gems that somehow makes pixelated hoops feel intense. You’ve got your basic arcade-style basketball—fast breaks, quick passes, and those satisfying swishes when you nail a three-pointer. The controls are simple enough (dribble, shoot, steal), but the AI actually puts up a fight, especially in the later matches.

What I love is how it leans into that old-school Japanese arcade vibe—the players have these exaggerated animations, and the courts are tiny but packed with personality. First time I played, I kept missing easy layups because I underestimated how much the game rewards timing over button mashing. And yeah, it’s in Japanese, but menus are pretty intuitive after a few tries.

If you’re into retro sports games, this one’s a solid time-waster between bus rides or lunch breaks.