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Cool Spot on the Game Boy came out in 1994, published by Virgin Interactive. It was part of that wave of licensed platformers that tried to do something a little different, even if it was still built around a mascot. The game didn't reinvent the wheel, but it had a distinct look and feel that made it stand out among other portable titles at the time.

You control the 7 Up mascot, a red spot, navigating through side-scrolling levels. Your main goal is to rescue other trapped Spots while collecting letters to spell the word "UNCOLA" for extra lives. The gameplay involves precise platforming, bouncing on bottle caps, and using your fizz projectile to pop obstacles and enemies. The levels are compact and screen-by-screen, demanding careful jumps and timing, especially as the difficulty ramps up in later stages. It feels surprisingly fluid for a Game Boy title, with a constant push to explore every corner of its soda-themed stages.