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Game Overview

Ever stumble onto a game that feels like it was made just for you? Cesti to Meigurumi-tachi no Mahou no Bouken: Kisekko Gu is one of those weird little GBA titles that somehow nails the cozy-but-adventurous vibe. You’re Cesti, a girl who basically goes on a quest with her living plushies—think a sewing needle as your sword and stuffed animals as your party members. The first time I played, I spent way too long just poking around the starting town, talking to yarn-ball NPCs and stitching together random items before realizing, oh right, there’s actual dungeons to explore.

Combat’s simple but surprisingly fun—your plushies have these goofy abilities, like one that flops onto enemies or another that unravels to trip them up. The whole thing looks like a storybook with its chunky, colorful sprites, and there’s something oddly satisfying about beating up monsters with what’s basically a craft project gone rogue. It’s definitely niche, but if you’ve ever wanted a dungeon crawler where the loot screen looks like a knitting pattern, this is your jam.

Honestly, it’s the kind of game you play curled up under a blanket with a cup of tea. Not every GBA hidden gem holds up, but this one’s got heart.