Backlit & Addicted: Game Boy Games I Keep Returning To

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Published on July 25, 2025 12:33:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrwhQWiYyBk

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Whether you're playing on original hardware or through something a bit more modern, these 10 classic Game Boy games still hold up in 2025. From platforming perfection in Super Mario Land 2 and Wario Land to puzzle legend Tetris and portable action with Batman and Gargoyle's Quest, this list is packed with timeless handheld fun. I’m going cartridge-deep into some of my favorites that I keep coming back to - some beloved, some a bit overlooked (hellooooooo Wave Race). Let’s celebrate the Game Boy’s staying power, one pixel at a time.

Games Featured:
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Wave Race
Batman
Gargoyle's Quest
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Tetris
Super R.C. Pro-Am
Alleyway
Kirby's Dream Land
Rockman World 2

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