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I first played Game & Watch Gallery on my Game Boy back in 1997. It was a Nintendo release, a collection that brought a bunch of their old LCD handheld games to the portable. At the time, the Game Boy was full of long adventures, so having this set of quick, simple games felt like a nice change of pace. It was a direct link to a much earlier style of gaming.

You control different characters depending on the game; in Fire, you are a firefighter catching people jumping from a burning building, and in Octopus, you are a diver collecting treasure while avoiding sea creatures. The main objective is always straightforward: survive as long as possible and score points. Key mechanics include precise timing to catch falling objects or characters, and managing movement across a single screen with limited controls. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty ramps up quickly as you progress, demanding sharp reflexes. It feels satisfying to get into a rhythm and beat your own high score.