World Tennis Stars on the GBA is one of those arcade-style tennis games that’s way more fun than it has any right to be. You pick from a handful of pros (or unlock a few hidden ones), and matches are fast-paced—no slow sim stuff here. The controls are simple: tap for regular shots, hold for power, and timing actually matters, which keeps rallies from feeling random.

First thing you’ll notice? The animations are surprisingly smooth for a GBA game, especially when you nail a cross-court winner. Doubles mode gets chaotic in the best way, and there’s even a goofy mini-game where you whack balls at targets. Not exactly Wimbledon-level realism, but perfect for quick sessions when you just want to swing a racket without overthinking it.

If you’re into retro sports games, this one’s a solid pick.