Ever wanted to control a squad of tiny toy robots in a surprisingly tactical GBA game? That’s Toy Robot Force—a Japan-exclusive gem that never made it West, but totally should’ve. You’re basically moving these little mechs around grid-based maps, picking off enemy bots with careful positioning and weapon swaps. The sprites are chunky and cute, but don’t let that fool you—some of these missions get brutal if you charge in blindly.

First few levels ease you in with basic shootouts, but then you start unlocking weird gear like flamethrowers and shield drones. I remember wasting half an hour on one stage because I kept underestimating how far those sniper bots could hit. Pro tip: always check enemy ranges before moving.

Runs smooth on emulators, though the text is all Japanese. Not that it matters much—icons do most of the talking. If you’re into grid-strategy games with a toybox aesthetic, this one’s a weird little time capsule.