Man, Tecmo Bowl on Game Boy takes me back. It's basically the portable version of that classic NES football game everyone obsessed over in the late '80s—the one where you could actually see players' faces during plays, which felt insane at the time.

First thing you notice? The controls are stupid simple—just a couple buttons and the D-pad. No complicated playbooks here. You pick a basic run or pass, then immediately dive into the chaos. The players move kinda stiff by today's standards, but there's something satisfying about breaking a tackle and watching your little pixel dude sprint down the field.

It's missing some of the NFL teams from the NES version (licensing stuff, I guess), but you still get that same over-the-top arcade feel. Just don't expect Madden-level realism—this is all about quick, exaggerated plays and last-second touchdowns. Perfect for short bursts on the go.

If you've ever wondered why older gamers still talk about Tecmo Bowl, this handheld version gives you a taste of that magic.