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Banishing Racer is a Japan exclusive Game Boy title from 1990, developed by NMK and published by Naxat Soft. It arrived during the handheld's early years, a time when developers were exploring what the small screen could do for action games. You don't see it mentioned often, but it has a specific, almost methodical feel to it.

You control a small car that must clear each single screen area of all enemies before you can progress to the next. Your main weapon is a forward firing shot, but your most crucial tool is a temporary shield you can activate. This shield makes you invincible for a moment and also destroys any standard enemies you touch. The challenge comes from managing this shield's limited use and navigating the tight layouts while under constant fire. You move screen by screen through these compact arenas, and the game demands quick decisions rather than pure speed. It feels like a tense puzzle where every activation of your shield is a calculated risk.