If you're into The Nightmare Before Christmas, this GBA game is a solid little side-scroller that nails the movie’s creepy-cute vibe. You play as Jack Skellington, bouncing around Halloween Town—jumping on rooftops, dodging traps, and solving some light puzzles that actually feel like they fit the world instead of just being filler. The art style’s got that signature Burton look, all stretched shadows and jagged edges, which is impressive for a handheld.

At first, the controls feel a bit stiff (it’s an early 2000s platformer, after all), but once you get used to Jack’s floaty jumps, it’s weirdly satisfying to chain moves together. And yeah, you’ll run into Sally, Oogie Boogie, and the rest—though don’t expect some deep story expansion. It’s more like a condensed replay of the movie with a few extra challenges thrown in.

Not gonna lie, some sections drag a bit (looking at you, graveyard maze), but the music and visuals keep it fun. If you’ve got nostalgia for the film or just dig spooky platformers, it’s worth a play. Just don’t expect a masterpiece—it’s a solid licensed game that could’ve been way worse.