Play Sakura Taisen GB - Geki Hana Kumi Nyuutai! (Japan) Online

Oh man, Sakura Taisen GB—this was my go-to Game Boy Color game back in the day when I needed a fix of tactical battles and ridiculous anime drama. It’s basically the portable little brother of the main series, trading fancy graphics for that same weirdly addictive mix of turn-based mech fights and awkward dating sim moments.

Instead of playing as the usual Flower Division, you’re stuck with their rowdy backup team, the Geki Hana Kumi. They’re like the B-team with attitude—less polished, more chaotic, and honestly way more fun to mess around with. The combat’s simple but satisfying, and the dialogue choices actually matter (I learned that the hard way after accidentally insulting my pilot’s favorite food).

It’s definitely a niche pick, but if you’re into retro strategy games or just love the Sakura Taisen universe, this one’s a weird little time capsule worth digging up. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand—those old-school mechanics hit different.