California Games II (Cart Only)

The cart arrived in great shape and boots up instantly on my Super Famicom, no flickering or loose contacts. The surfing event is my go-to for that perfect wave, but the hacky sack is way harder than it looks, which is half the fun. It's a solid chunk of nostalgia that still holds up for quick sessi

I was pleasantly surprised by how crisp the graphics are compared to the original, and the footbag mini-game actually requires some real timing. Definitely a fun pick-up for anyone who grew up with the classics.

The hang-gliding event controls are surprisingly intuitive for a 16-bit game, and pulling off a perfect landing is deeply satisfying. It's a solid cart that delivers exactly the quirky summer sports fun I was hoping for.