Introduce
Panel no Ninja - Kesamaru is an engaging puzzle game for the Game Boy Color system, known for its addictive and challenging gameplay. The game features mechanics similar to other popular puzzle titles like Tetris Attack (also known as Puzzle League).
The main objective of Panel no Ninja - Kesamaru is to prevent the panels from reaching the top of the screen. These blocks continuously rise from the bottom. The player controls a cursor that can move horizontally across the game board and swap the positions of two adjacent blocks. Unlike Tetris where blocks fall from above, here you actively arrange the blocks already present on the board.
To clear blocks, you need to arrange three or more blocks of the same type horizontally or vertically. When a group of blocks is successfully matched, they disappear, and the blocks above them fall to fill the empty spaces. This creates opportunities for chains and cascades if falling blocks continue to form new matches. Creating large combos will help you score higher and put pressure on opponents in versus mode.
The game typically offers various game modes, including:
- Story Mode: Players follow the main character Kesamaru on an adventure, facing different opponents in puzzle battles. Each opponent may have their own tactics or speed.
- Versus Mode: Allows two players or a player to compete against the computer. In this mode, creating large combos and chains will send "garbage blocks" to the opponent's board, making it harder for them to manage their own board.
- Endless Mode: Challenges players to see how long they can survive as the speed of rising blocks increases.
- Time Attack: Players try to achieve the highest score within a limited time frame.
The graphics of Panel no Ninja - Kesamaru are simple yet clear, suitable for the GBC platform. The sound and background music are lively, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for the puzzle battles. This is an excellent title for those who enjoy puzzle games requiring quick thinking and planning abilities.