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Drawn to Life came out on the Nintendo DS in 2007, developed by 5th Cell. It was one of those games that really leaned into what the DS could do, letting you use the touch screen in a way that felt genuinely creative, not just a gimmick. It fit right in with that era of handheld games that were all about trying something a little different.

You play as a hero you draw yourself, from their shape to their colors, and you explore a world made of other people's drawings. The main goal is to restore a village by finding lost pages called "Life Pages," which you do by running through side-scrolling levels, jumping on platforms, and fighting simple enemies. The big hook is that you also draw your own weapons, like a sword or a boomerang, and even vehicles to get around certain obstacles. The pacing is pretty relaxed, and the difficulty never gets too punishing. It feels personal and a little silly in the best way, because every clumsy sketch you make becomes part of the adventure.