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I picked up Crayon Shin-chan 4: Ora no Itazura Daihenshin on the Game Boy back in 1994, a time when handheld games were simple and direct. It was developed by Bandai, and like many licensed titles of the era, it aimed to capture the spirit of its source material without overcomplicating things. The game doesn’t try to be epic; it’s just Shin-chan causing trouble on a small screen, and that’s exactly what makes it work.

You control Shin-chan as he explores various locations, like his house or the neighborhood, interacting with objects and characters to create mischief. The main goal is to cause as much chaos as possible within each stage, often by throwing toys, hiding from adults, or poking things to trigger reactions. The gameplay is screen by screen, with each area offering different opportunities for troublemaking. It’s not particularly difficult, but the fun comes from experimenting and seeing how the environment responds to Shin-chan’s antics. Playing it feels like you’re orchestrating little moments of cartoonish disorder.