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Over the Hedge was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. It arrived late in the handheld's life, a time when developers were adept at squeezing polished performance from the hardware. The game is based on the animated film, translating its suburban animal adventure into a side scrolling platformer.

You control RJ the raccoon, and sometimes his turtle friend Verne, navigating through backyards and under the hedge to gather food for the winter. The main objective is to collect a massive pile of human snacks before time runs out. Signature mechanics include sneaking past guards and security systems, using RJ's trash can lid to block attacks or glide, and switching to Verne to access small tunnels. The pacing is brisk, with levels that demand quick reactions and careful timing to avoid detection. It feels like a constant, low stakes scramble against the clock.