Kwirk - He's A-maze-ing! (GB)

In Kwirk - He's A-maze-ing!, players control Kwirk, an adorable animated tomato, on a quest to rescue his girlfriend Spunky from a building filled with intricate mazes. The game falls into the puzzle genre, focusing on guiding Kwirk through various floors, each presenting a unique challenge.

The core gameplay mechanic revolves around moving Kwirk in four cardinal directions (up, down, left, right) within a grid-based environment. The objective of each stage is typically to find the exit, often a staircase or an escape point, to advance to the next floor. However, the path is never straightforward.

Players will encounter a variety of obstacles and environmental elements. These include rotating blocks, which require Kwirk to push them in a specific direction to make them spin and create a path. Sliding blocks need to be pushed into the correct position to open a way or fill a gap. There are also falling blocks, demanding quick action from the player before they drop and block the path. Trap doors can be opened by standing on corresponding switches, and sometimes small enemies are present that Kwirk needs to avoid or lure into traps.

Kwirk features several game modes. The "Going Up?" mode is the main story, where you progress through the building's floors. "Puzzle Mode" offers standalone puzzle stages, focusing on overcoming a specific challenge within a time limit. Additionally, there's a "VS. Mode" allowing two players to compete against each other. The game demands logical thinking, foresight, and a clear understanding of how to interact with each type of object in the environment. Every move is crucial, as a single mistake can leave you stuck and force a restart of the stage.