Teke! Teke! Asmik-kun World (Japan) Game

"Teke! Teke! Asmik-kun World" is one of those quirky, hidden gem Game Boy titles that feels like it was plucked straight out of a Japanese game show. You play as Asmik-kun, a little round dude with a big appetite for adventure—literally, since the game revolves around gobbling up enemies and solving puzzles in a charmingly bizarre world. Imagine a mix of Pac-Man’s munching mechanics and Bomberman*’s maze-like chaos, but with a playful, offbeat style that’s pure early ‘90s Japanese gaming weirdness.

What makes this one stand out? The sheer unpredictability! Levels throw oddball obstacles and enemies at you, and the controls have that satisfyingly simple yet addictive Game Boy feel. It’s not the most famous title in the system’s library, but if you love digging up obscure, lighthearted retro games with a dash of challenge, Teke! Teke! Asmik-kun World is a bite-sized delight worth checking out."*