A deep, candid look at which Game Boy classics still sing in 2026 and which feel like relics best admired behind glass. Practical advice for new players, a short starter list, and reasons to hunt down - or skip - each title.
A close reading of how Game Boy Color games-through clever technical workarounds, bold design choices, and social mechanics-pioneered features that are now standard in modern games: real-time systems, persistent multiplayer hooks, compact UX, and handheld-friendly Metroidvania design.
How a grey plastic rectangle with a green screen re-wired our expectations for play. The Game Boy's hardware and design philosophies created templates-game loops, aesthetics, social play-that still define mobile and indie games today.