Play Simple 2960 Tomodachi Series Vol. 2 : The Block Kuzushi Online

Game Overview

Simple 2960 Tomodachi Series Vol. 2: The Block Kuzushi is one of those GBA games that shouldn't work as well as it does. You've got a paddle, a ball, and a grid of blocks—that's it. No power-ups, no crazy gimmicks, just that perfect tink sound when the ball bounces just right.

I thought it'd feel dated, but there's something weirdly satisfying about clearing blocks in this. Maybe it's the chunky pixel art or how the ball speeds up just enough to keep you on your toes. After a few rounds, you start angling shots to take out multiple blocks at once without even realizing it.

It's definitely barebones—no flashy cutscenes or leaderboards—but that's kind of the charm. Like finding an old arcade cabinet that still eats quarters. If you've ever lost an afternoon to Breakout, this one's worth dusting off the GBA for.