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Buster Brothers on the Game Boy is one of those games that looks simple until you actually play it. You control these little guys—Poppy and Tim—who shoot bubbles upward to trap enemies, then dash in to pop them before they break free. It sounds easy, but the stages get devious fast, with enemies that zigzag unpredictably or bounce off walls just to mess with you.

There’s something weirdly addictive about the rhythm of it: trap, dash, pop, repeat. The first few levels lull you into thinking it’s a breeze, then suddenly you’re sweating over a screen full of bubbles and enemies about to escape. The music’s got that classic Game Boy chiptune energy, too—peppy but slightly frantic, which fits perfectly.

If you’ve ever played Bubble Bobble, you’ll recognize the vibe, but this one’s got its own chaotic charm. It’s the kind of game where you lose track of time because you keep telling yourself, “Okay, just one more try.”