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I picked up Rave Master: Special Attack Force on the Game Boy Advance back when it was new. It was developed by Konami, which meant it had that familiar polish. The GBA was full of anime adaptations then, and this one fit right in, based on the Rave Master manga. You control Haru Glory, a young hero with a massive sword called the Ten Powers, and your goal is to stop the malevolent Shadow Guard from gathering the dark Rave stones.

You move through side scrolling stages, fighting enemies with basic sword slashes and special attacks that drain your MP. Each stage is broken into smaller screens you clear one by one, with occasional platforming sections and boss fights. You collect Rave pieces to unlock new abilities, which is essential for progressing. The pacing is brisk, but some later levels ramp up the difficulty with tricky enemy placements. Playing it feels like a straightforward action platformer that captures the spirit of its source material without too much complication.