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Kwirk He's A-maze-ing!

Puzzle Boy, パズルボーイ, Pazurubōi
Kwirk He's A-maze-ing! TitleKwirk He's A-maze-ing! Screenshot

PlatformGame BoyYear1990
PublisherAcclaimDeveloperAtlus
RegionNALanguageEnglish
TagsPuzzle, Multiple Player
PlatformGame Boy
Year1990
PublisherAcclaim
DeveloperAtlus
RegionNA
LanguageEnglish
TagsPuzzle, Multiple Player

A simple puzzle game where you play as a tomato. You manipulate turnstiles and move blocks to make spaces and fill in gaps. Some maps require you to switch between multiple characters. There are multiple modes including a "Going Up" mode that have you moving through a series of fixed puzzles, a "Heading Out" mode where you move through a series of random quick puzzles, as well as a "Vs Mode" where you compete against another player.
 
GoodBad
  • Different distinct modes
  • Choice of diagonal or top down views
  • Simple rules
  • Level select to start at any level
  • Undo is limited to eight moves
  • Undo requires many button presses to trigger
  • Multiplayer requires multiple consoles
Good
  • Different distinct modes
  • Choice of diagonal or top down views
  • Simple rules
  • Level select to start at any level
 
Bad
  • Undo is limited to eight moves
  • Undo requires many button presses to trigger
  • Multiplayer requires multiple consoles
 
7A challenging puzzle game where the modes are very different from each other. The Heading Out speed mode is more casual and fun for a quick session while the Going Up mode gets very difficult and requires a lot of thought. Both are a lot of fun.

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