Guruguru Town Hanamaru-kun (Japan) (GBC)

Guruguru Town Hanamaru-kun is a unique puzzle-adventure game for the Game Boy Color, based on the popular anime series of the same name. In this game, players control the protagonist, Hanamaru-kun, on his journey to explore the colorful Guruguru Town. The main highlight of the gameplay revolves around the "spinning" (guruguru) mechanic, where players rotate sections or the entire screen to create new paths, solve puzzles, and progress through levels.

Each stage typically presents a distinct challenge, requiring players to employ logical thinking and observation skills. You will need to rotate map segments or specific objects to connect broken paths, navigate around obstacles, or access hidden areas. For instance, a path might be blocked by a rock, and you'd need to rotate a section of the map to move that rock out of the way or reveal an alternative route.

Beyond the rotation puzzles, players must also collect necessary items, interact with non-player characters for hints or quests, and avoid certain environmental hazards or minor "enemies" (though these are typically environmental elements rather than combat opponents). The game features bright graphics, suitable for a younger audience, and cheerful music characteristic of GBC titles.

The ultimate goal is usually to find the exit, collect a required number of items, or complete a specific assigned task. With its innovative gameplay and unique screen-rotation mechanic, Guruguru Town Hanamaru-kun offers an engaging puzzle experience that demands dexterity and spatial reasoning from the player.