Okay, so The Sims 2 on GBA is... weirdly charming? It's not like the PC version at all—instead of building houses and micromanaging lives, you're running around a little town doing odd jobs, making friends, and unlocking new areas. Feels more like a life sim RPG than a traditional Sims game.

You start with a tiny apartment and basically hustle your way up—bartending, fixing stuff, even ghost hunting. The pixel art has this cozy, slightly janky vibe, and the music loops are weirdly catchy. I spent way too long trying to impress the local goth girl by giving her creepy dolls.

It’s definitely a stripped-down take on the series, but there’s something addictive about grinding for better furniture or finally unlocking the beach. Just don’t expect deep storytelling or complex systems—it’s more of a time-waster with Sims flavor.