Play Monster Maker (Japan) Online

Ever wanted to stitch together your own monster and then pit it against other people’s abominations? Monster Maker on the Game Boy is basically that—a weird little Frankenstein simulator where you slap together claws, wings, and who-knows-what-else to see what sticks. At first, I just made something that looked cool (spoiler: it got wrecked immediately), but after a few tries, I started figuring out which parts actually work together in battle.

The pixel art has that classic Game Boy charm—blocky but full of personality—and the turn-based fights are simple but satisfying. It’s not as polished as Pokémon, but that’s part of the appeal. Half the fun is laughing at your own terrible creations before scrapping them and trying again. If you’ve ever dug through Japan-only Game Boy games looking for hidden oddities, this one’s a blast.