If you grew up watching the WinX Club, this GBA game is pure nostalgia fuel. You start off picking your favorite fairy—Bloom’s fire magic is solid, but I always leaned toward Stella’s light beams—and then it’s off hunting for pieces of the Codex before the baddies get them. The pixel art’s surprisingly vibrant for a handheld, and the puzzles actually make you think (no mindless button-mashing here).

Flying through the Magical Dimension feels like the show, except now you’re the one dodging shadow creatures and blasting spells. Some of the platforming’s tricky—expect a few cheap deaths when you misjudge a jump—but unlocking new fairy forms keeps it satisfying. Just don’t expect deep RPG mechanics; it’s more about breezy exploration with a side of sparkly combat.

Honestly, it’s a solid pick if you’re into early 2000s magical girl vibes with a bit of bite.