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Game Overview

Sports Illustrated: Football on the Game Boy is one of those games that shouldn’t be as fun as it is. The graphics are basic—we’re talking tiny pixelated players and a field that looks like it was drawn with a highlighter—but somehow, it just works. Within minutes, you’re calling plays from a simple menu, scrambling for yards, and celebrating when your little QB actually completes a pass (which feels weirdly rewarding).

It’s not Madden, and that’s the point. Matches are quick, the controls don’t require a manual, and there’s something satisfying about how chaotic it gets when everyone piles onto the ball carrier. I’ve lost more than a few bus rides to this thing. If you’ve got a soft spot for handheld sports games that don’t overcomplicate things, this one’s a solid pick.