Play F.A. Premier League Stars 2001, The (Europe) Online

Tiny pixel players zip across the pitch, tackles fly in, and you’re frantically mashing buttons to launch a last-minute counterattack—feels shockingly alive for a Game Boy footy game. That old-school Premier League vibe hits just right.

Genre: Sports

Released: 2001

File size: 119 bytes

Game Overview

F.A. Premier League Stars 2001 on the Game Boy Color is one of those games that feels way better than it has any right to. The controls are snappy, the players move smoothly (for a GBC game), and matches actually capture that frantic Premier League energy—especially when you’re scrambling for a late equalizer.

It’s got all the classic teams from back when Arsenal still wore that iconic bruised banana kit and Man United’s midfield actually scared people. The season mode keeps things simple, no complicated transfers or training, just pick a side and go. Sure, the graphics are pixelated as hell by today’s standards, but there’s something satisfying about watching your tiny striker slot one past the keeper in chunky 8-bit glory.

Perfect for bus rides or pretending your lunch break is stoppage time at Old Trafford. Still holds up if you’re into retro football games.