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Bandai's Tamagotchi for the Game Boy came out in 1997, a time when handheld games were simple and direct. It was a digital pet simulator, a translation of the keychain craze onto Nintendo's grey brick. You didn't save a kingdom; you raised a creature.

You control the caretaker of a small on-screen creature. Your main objective is to keep it alive and happy by managing its hunger, happiness, and discipline. The signature mechanics involve feeding it, playing mini-games to raise its mood, and scolding it when it misbehaves. The pacing is relentless, as its needs decay in real time, making it a constant companion. Forgetting about it for a few hours can lead to illness or even its departure. It feels like a persistent, low-stakes responsibility that lives in your pocket.