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Konami released Parodius for the Game Boy in 1991, a time when the handheld was full of scaled-down versions of arcade and console games. This was their attempt to bring the company's strange and humorous shooter series to a portable screen.

You pilot a selection of odd aircraft, like the Vic Viper spaceship or a penguin-shaped fighter, moving from left to right. Your main goal is simply to survive through each stage, defeating the stream of enemy characters and navigating around environmental obstacles. You collect power-up bells that cycle through different weapon upgrades, such as spreading shots or protective options, and you can choose when to activate them. The game is known for its fast pace and considerable difficulty, demanding quick reflexes to dodge the dense patterns of enemy fire. It feels chaotic and absurd, a direct contrast to the more serious shooters of the era.