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Pulled this loose cart out of my old Game Boy and was blown away by how clean the save file still works after all these years. The bumpers in the extra-stage bonus round add just enough chaos to keep me coming back for one more try.

The ball physics feel surprisingly tight for a Game Boy game, and the three different pinball tables keep each round feeling fresh. I've been picking it up during commutes and losing track of time every time.

I’d forgotten how much of a time sink this is—the pinball tables are surprisingly varied for a Game Boy cartridge, and the boss stages actually make you think about your flips. It loads up fast and plays smooth even on the original hardware, so it’s a solid pickup if you don’t mind the bare cartridg