Gameboys is one of those series where it really doesn’t sound all that great on paper but it ends up being a surprising diamond in the rough.

I was not sold on the COVID-19 theme, and I didn’t think I would be interested in watching a drama that is mostly over web conferences. However, Gameboys is an extremely sugary sweet story that deserves more attention than it’s gotten.
I believe, in part, the reason why it isn’t getting as much attention as other BL dramas has much to do with the reasons I too was reluctant, as well as the fact that people aren’t familiar BL in the Philippines. Which is unfortunate, because it really is a great series.
While I still am not sure how I feel about the COVID-19 theme, this did wring some genuine tears from me.

The story isn’t what makes Gameboys great, it’s the cast. Acting was honestly some of the best I’ve seen in BL. The cast had enough talent to really evoke their character’s emotions, which ultimately made Gameboys feel really immersive.

OST was okay but there are some singing/rapping bits in the series that made me physically want to crawl into myself. Not my cup of tea but others would likely find it cute.

I’m giving this a highly recommend. It was a quick, fun watch, I devoured it within a day. If you have any reservations about watching, don’t, because you’re missing out on one of the best BLs of the year.