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Game & Watch Gallery technical data
Name | Game & Watch Gallery |
System | Game Boy |
Year | 1997 |
Developer | Nintendo |
Genre | Action |
The Game & Watch Gallery series is a collection of classic Nintendo handheld games that were originally released during the 1980s.
The series was released on the original Game Boy in 1995 and consists of five collections, each containing four different titles.
The series has since been released on the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance, with the latest installment being released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2016.
The original Game & Watch Gallery was released in Japan in 1995 as part of a celebration of Nintendo’s 15th anniversary.
The game featured four classic games from the Game & Watch series: Fire, Manhole, Oil Panic, and Helmet.
Each game featured updated graphics and gameplay mechanics, such as an added score counter and ability to save progress.
Additionally, a special fifth “classic” mode was added which allowed players to experience the original versions of these games without any enhancements or additions.
Upon its release, critics praised the game for its faithful recreations of classic titles as well as its improved visuals.
The success of the first game led to four sequels being released for various handheld systems over the following years.
These sequels featured new takes on classic games such as Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Yoshi’s Cookie and Balloon Fight.
In addition to these new titles, some older titles from earlier collections were also included in later releases such as Parachute and Chef from Game & Watch Gallery 2 for the Game Boy Color.
Each title also features several minigames which are unlocked by completing specific challenges within each main game or by obtaining certain items throughout playtime.
These minigames can range from simple puzzles to more complex challenges that require precise timing and skillful maneuvering.
They often reward players with extra lives or points upon completion.
All entries in this series feature single-player modes that allow players to go through each title at their own pace while competing against computer-controlled opponents or even their own best scores when playing in Classic Mode.
Multiplayer modes are also available where two players can compete against one another using link cables or wireless connections if playing on a GBA SP or Nintendo DS system respectively.
The popularity of this series has endured over time due to its timeless charm and gameplay elements that remain enjoyable even after decades since its initial release date.
It serves both as a reminder of simpler times when handheld gaming was still relatively new but also provides an enjoyable challenge for those who want something more than just nostalgia out of their gaming experience today .
This is why it remains one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises among gamers old and young alike