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I first played Super Hunchback on my Game Boy in 1992. It was published by Ocean Software, a company known for many licensed games during that period. On a system filled with platformers and puzzle games, this one stood out because it was based on the Disney film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It felt like a typical action title for the handheld, something you could pick up and play in short bursts.

You control Quasimodo, the hunchback, navigating a series of side scrolling levels. Your main goal is to rescue Esmeralda from the clutches of the villainous Frollo. The gameplay involves running, jumping across platforms, and using your primary weapon, a whip, to defeat guards and other enemies. A key mechanic is swinging from bells; you latch onto them to cross large gaps or reach higher areas. Another is the screen by screen exploration, where each section presents a new layout of platforms and enemies to overcome. The pacing is fairly quick, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, especially with precise jumps and enemy placement. Playing it feels like a constant, focused effort to maneuver through the cathedral and its surroundings.