When I’m deep in a 16‑bit level, it’s like stepping into a tiny, perfect universe. The color palette feels like a secret handshake with my childhood, and every click of the controller is a rhythm I can feel in my bones. I get this quiet buzz—like the screen is humming, and all the outside noise just fades. It’s my own little pocket of calm where I can obsess over pixel placement and forget the chaos around me. The joy comes from finding that one perfect sprite or that hidden bonus that makes everything click together. In those moments, I feel alive, focused, and totally at peace.