Koguru Guruguru - Guruguru to Nakayoshi (Japan) (NP, SGB Enhanced) (GBC)

Koguru Guruguru - Guruguru to Nakayoshi is an engaging puzzle game for the Game Boy Color, offering a unique gameplay experience centered around rotating and matching adorable characters. In this game, players will challenge their intellect and quick reflexes by arranging various colored Guruguru characters or blocks on a game board. The main objective is to create rows or columns of three or more identical Guruguru characters to make them disappear, score points, and clear the board.

The distinctive feature of Koguru Guruguru - Guruguru to Nakayoshi lies in its "spinning" (guruguru) mechanic. Instead of simply moving blocks, players can rotate a group of characters clockwise or counter-clockwise to form desired combinations. This requires players to have a strategic outlook and the ability to anticipate subsequent moves. When characters disappear, those above them fall down, creating opportunities for successive combo chains, yielding significant scores. The game typically features multiple play modes, including a story mode with progressively increasing difficulty levels, a time challenge mode, or a free play mode. Each level may have specific objectives, such as reaching a certain score, clearing all special blocks, or surviving for a limited time. The game's graphics have a cute, cartoonish style, suitable for younger players but still appealing enough for anyone who enjoys puzzle games.