Okay, so Tennis no Ouji-sama 2003: Cool Blue is basically the GBA tennis game for Prince of Tennis fans who want to smack balls as their favorite characters. The controls are snappy—way better than I expected from a handheld tennis game—and you’ve got all the usual suspects like Ryoma and Tezuka with their signature moves. That twist serve animation? Chef’s kiss.

Matches feel quick but not shallow, and the AI actually puts up a fight if you crank up the difficulty. The story mode’s got that classic sports anime vibe where you’re grinding through tournaments while rivals trash-talk you between matches. Graphics are bright and clean, though don’t expect mind-blowing detail on a GBA cart.

Honestly, it’s one of those licensed games that doesn’t suck, which is a miracle. If you’re into the anime, it’s a no-brainer. If not… well, it’s still a solid tennis game with personality. Just don’t blame me when you start muttering “mada mada dane” under your breath.