• Game Freak's 1989 debut indie title, published by Namco. Developed from scratch without official kits.
• Carton must rescue his girlfriend Jenny from his jealous sister Quinty and three older brothers.
• Players flip floor panels on a 5x7 grid to launch enemies into walls. Includes unique items like Star and Sun.
• Supports co-op or rivalry. Players can launch each other, leading to "real fights" like Balloon Fight.
• NA version "Mendel Palace" features Bon-Bon saving Candy from nightmares. Title and difficulty vary.
• Praised for original "flipping" action, fluid animation, and Masuda's music. Even Miyamoto gave high praise.
• No password or save for 100 levels is tedious. Initial player speed is slow, requiring Star collection.
• Some levels are "first-time kills," and bosses can feel weak compared to fast-moving standard enemies.
• Its success funded Game Freak's incorporation and led to Pokemon. Now on Switch Namcot Collection.
• Seen as the first commercial indie Famicom game, representing the peak of 80s otaku culture.
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