Play Boktai - The Sun is in your Hand (E)(Rising Sun) Online

Konami released Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. It arrived during a period when developers were experimenting with the hardware's unique features, and this game took that idea further than most by integrating a physical light sensor directly into the cartridge.

You control Django, a young vampire hunter whose primary weapon, the Gun Del Sol, is powered by actual sunlight. Your objective is to cleanse a series of dark dungeons by defeating the powerful vampires lurking within. The core gameplay involves methodical, screen-by-screen exploration of these dungeons, using stealth to avoid enemies and positioning them in sunlight to weaken them before engaging in combat. The game's pacing is deliberate, and the difficulty can spike sharply, especially if you are caught without a charge. The constant awareness of your environment, both in-game and out, makes every play session feel immediate and surprisingly physical.