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Charlie Blast's Territory came out on the Nintendo 64 in 1999, developed by Realtime Associates. It was one of those puzzle games that felt right at home on the console, offering a different kind of challenge compared to the platformers and racers that dominated the era. You don't hear much about it now, but it had its own quiet spot in the N64 library.

You control Charlie, a demolition expert who must clear each screen of explosive crates by pushing them into place and detonating them in chain reactions. The main objective is to set off all the TNT without getting caught in the blast yourself, which requires careful planning and timing. Signature mechanics include screen by screen puzzle navigation, avoiding hazards like roaming enemies or unstable terrain, and sometimes using switches to alter the environment. The pacing is methodical, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly on later stages. It feels like a test of patience and foresight, where one wrong move means starting the puzzle over from scratch.