Kero Kero King DX

The frog croquet physics are absurdly fun—the way they squeak and tumble when you smack them with the mallet cracks me up every time. Controls are simple enough to jump right in, but the courses get surprisingly tricky.

I wasn't sure what to expect from a frog croquet game, but the control stick sensitivity is surprisingly precise for making those tricky shots. The cartoony graphics and goofy sound effects make each match feel fresh.

The frog's pained squawk every time you whack it is both hilarious and oddly satisfying. I've been playing this Gamecube croquet game for hours and the controls are tight enough to aim tricky shots. Definitely my weirdest purchase this year, and totally worth it.