Top Spin 2 on the GBA is one of those rare sports games that actually feels good on a handheld. The controls are simple—just a few buttons for different shots—but timing matters way more than you’d think. Miss your swing by a split second, and that easy return turns into a wild slice into the stands.

What surprised me was how much personality the players have for a GBA game. You’ve got your power hitters who crush serves, baseline grinders who wear you down, and sneaky net players who drop shots just out of reach. Took me a few matches to realize I kept losing to the defensive types because I was going for flashy winners too early.

It’s not super deep, but the career mode hooks you—starting as a nobody and slowly unlocking better gear and tougher opponents feels satisfying. And yeah, the AI will absolutely demolish you if you get careless. Still one of the best tennis games on the system, especially if you want something quick to pick up but hard to put down.