~The Transformers The Mystery of Convoy~ This game ends in 2 seconds after starting

• Released in 1986 by Takara, this action shooter is a legendary "kusoge" (trash game) and was the company's first Famicom title.

• Players control Ultra Magnus to solve the "mystery" of Convoy's death, bridging the gap between the first anime and its sequel, 2010.

• The game consists of 10 stages where players must transform between robot and vehicle modes to navigate different terrains.

• Playable characters include Ultra Magnus and an unlockable Rodimus Prime; iconic Decepticons like Megatron and Trypticon appear as bosses.

• The game was exclusive to Japan, as the “mystery” of Convoy’s death was already known to overseas fans through the theatrical movie.

• It is infamously difficult; tiny, nearly invisible enemy bullets and fast-moving foes often cause players to die within seconds.

• Stage 9 is a notorious "loop" level requiring players to choose the correct path out of 729 possible combinations with no in-game hints.

• While criticized for "unfair" design and repetitive music, it is praised for faithful transformation mechanics and graphics for its era.

• The game's legacy led to a 2014 smartphone remake and a parody anime series titled Q-Transformers.

• The original Japanese packaging contains a famous typo, spelling the title as "MYSTERY OF COMVOY" instead of "CONVOY".