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ChuChu Rocket! came out on Game Boy Advance in 2001, developed by Sonic Team. It was one of those early puzzle games that felt perfectly suited for handheld play, simple to pick up but with a surprising amount of depth. In an era where portable gaming was really taking off, it stood out for its clever, fast-paced design and its focus on both single-player challenges and multiplayer mischief.

You don't control a character directly; instead, you place directional arrows on a grid to guide a stream of mice (the ChuChus) safely into your rocket. The goal is to get as many mice home as possible before time runs out or cats (the KapuKapus) eat them. Key mechanics include planning routes under pressure, reacting to unpredictable cat movements, and in multiplayer, sabotaging other players' paths by placing arrows that lead their mice into danger. The pace is frantic, and the difficulty ramps up quickly, demanding quick thinking and spatial awareness. It feels like managing a delightful, chaotic parade where every move counts.