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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! Title Kwirk He's A-maze-ing! Screenshot

Platform Game Boy Year 1990
Publisher Acclaim Developer Atlus
Region NA Language English
Tags Puzzle, Multiple Player
Platform Game Boy
Year 1990
Publisher Acclaim
Developer Atlus
Region NA
Language English
Tags Puzzle, 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.
 
Good Bad
  • 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
 
7 A 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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