~Mendel Palace~(Quinty) original "flipping" mechanic, Game Freak's creative roots

• Game Freak's debut indie game, later published by Namco in 1989,. It was developed by hobbyists without official dev kits, a rarity at the time.

• Carton journeys to rescue his girlfriend Jenny from his jealous sister Quinty and three older brothers,. The plot resembles a comical family drama.

• Players "flip" panels on a 5x7 grid to knock enemies into walls,. Clearing a stage requires defeating all enemies or locking all floor panels.

• Unique panels like Star (1UP), Sun (flips all), and Attack (launches player) provide strategic depth,,. Items must be touched in the center to trigger.

• Two players can cooperate as Carton and Parton,. They can launch each other to attack or interfere with one another, similar to Balloon Fight.

• Overseas, it became "Mendel Palace" with a new plot about saving Princess Candy from nightmares,. Character names and some graphics were also altered.

• Praised for its original "flipping" mechanic, fine character animations, and a high-quality soundtrack by Junichi Masuda,,. Miyamoto also gave high praise.

• The lack of a save or password system is a drawback, as clearing all 100 rounds takes significant time. Initial player speed can also feel frustratingly slow.

• Success led to Game Freak's incorporation as a company. It was later re-released on Wii U Virtual Console and included in the Namcot Collection for Switch.

• With 100 rounds and a difficult "Extra" mode, it is a highly regarded action-puzzle masterpiece that showcases Game Freak's creative roots.