Play Jim Henson's Muppets Online

I picked up Jim Henson's Muppets for the Game Boy Color when it came out. It was published by Midway, a name I recognized from arcades, and it felt like a natural fit for the handheld's library of colorful, character driven games. This was during a time when you expected a licensed game to be a simple platformer, and that's exactly what this was.

You control Kermit the Frog, and your goal is to rescue the other Muppets who have been captured. The game plays out screen by screen; you jump across platforms, avoid enemies like rats and falling props, and sometimes use a basic attack to knock hazards out of the way. A key mechanic involves finding specific Muppet characters in the levels, who then grant you a new ability, like a higher jump from Rowlf or a ground pound from Animal. The pacing is methodical, and some jumps require precise timing, making it trickier than it first appears. It feels like a straightforward, slightly challenging quest that captures the spirit of the characters.