QIX Adventure (Europe) (GBC)

In QIX Adventure for Game Boy Color, players embark on a unique journey that blends the classic Qix puzzle gameplay with adventure elements. The primary objective of the game is to claim a certain percentage of the screen by drawing lines to create enclosed territories. Once an area is enclosed, it becomes your claimed territory.

Players control a marker that moves along already claimed edges or the screen borders. To expand your territory, you must draw a line outwards and connect it back to another claimed area or the border. There are typically two types of lines to draw: slow lines and fast lines. Slow lines are safer but take more time to complete, while fast lines are completed quicker but leave you more vulnerable to enemies.

The challenge comes from dangerous enemies. The main antagonist is the Qix, a swirling entity that moves freely within the unclaimed area. If the Qix touches the line you are drawing before it's completed, you lose a life. Additionally, there are Sparx, small sparks that travel along claimed lines and the borders. If a Sparx touches your marker or an incomplete line, you also lose a life.

What sets QIX Adventure apart from the original Qix is its adventure mode. Players navigate through a sprawling overworld map, exploring different regions and encountering various unique stages. Multiple characters are available to choose from, each possessing their own special abilities that aid you in overcoming challenges. The game also features boss battles, requiring strategy and skill to defeat. With its addictive gameplay and adventure elements, QIX Adventure offers a fresh and engaging experience for fans of the arcade puzzle genre.