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Though retro-styled games are all the rage among indies these days, it’s rarer to come across something that could have been released on the hardware it references. Chico and the Magic Orchards DX expertly blends old-school design philosophies and aesthetics with some slight modern touches to make for a compelling and enjoyable little experience that feels like a genuine Game Boy title.
Developer Daikon Games places you in the role of the titular chipmunk and tasks you with retrieving walnuts from various themed levels by rolling them each to the end goal. Gameplay mixes platforming and puzzle solving in a fashion that feels vaguely reminiscent of the GB(C) Zelda games, and we particularly appreciated how every stage introduces some new gimmicks or obstacles to overcome.
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