Play Glover (e) Online

Glover released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998 from developer Interactive Studios. It was part of that wave of 3D platformers that experimented with new ideas, trying to find a unique hook beyond just running and jumping. The game stood out immediately because of its central character, a magical glove, which was a different kind of protagonist for the era.

You control Glover, a sentient glove, through a series of fantasy worlds. Your main goal is to restore the Crystal Kingdom by guiding a magical ball to its designated pedestal in each level. The core gameplay involves using your hands to bounce, roll, and carry this ball, transforming it into different types like a bowling ball or a crystal ball, each with its own weight and physics. You explore levels screen by screen, solving environmental puzzles and avoiding hazards to protect your ball from falling into water or off cliffs. The game can be unforgiving, demanding precise control over the bouncy, sometimes stubborn orb. Navigating the 3D spaces while managing the ball's momentum creates a unique, tactile challenge that feels both clumsy and strangely satisfying when you finally succeed.