Play Geheimnis der Happy Hippo-Insel, Das (Germany) Online

Oh man, Das Geheimnis der Happy Hippo-Insel—this weird little Game Boy Color game totally caught me off guard. You know those round Kinder Surprise hippos with the goofy grins? Yeah, they’ve got their own adventure here, bouncing around a tropical island like they own the place.

At first it feels like a simple platformer, but then you realize you’re actually herding these chunky little guys through obstacle courses, stacking them to reach higher spots, and solving these oddly satisfying block puzzles. The colors pop in that classic GBC way—lots of bright pinks and greens—and the music’s got this bouncy, slightly offbeat charm.

It’s not exactly challenging, but there’s something weirdly comforting about it. Like, of course the hippos need to retrieve a giant golden flower from a volcano. Obviously. If you ever had those toys as a kid, it’s pure nostalgia. If not? Still a surprisingly fun way to kill half an hour.