The screen on the Game Boy is bright green, blinking rapidly as I adjust the contrast. The words “Starting Game” flash, then the character loading begins with his back turned to me. He’s a tall figure in a blue coat, and I can just make out the glint of metal armor as he moves. The power-up screen appears, showing a spinning green circle that pulses like a heartbeat. It looks so alive on this small device, even though it’s only a simple animation. The beeps and boops from the speaker are steady now, calming me down as I wait for my turn to play.