Play E.T. The Extra Terrestrial : Digital Companion Online

I picked up E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: Digital Companion for the Game Boy Color back when it came out, published by NewKidCo. It was one of those licensed games that felt pretty common at the time, trying to bring a movie experience to a handheld. The game doesn't try to be a big adventure; it's more of a companion piece, something you'd play in short bursts.

You control Elliott, guiding him through suburban neighborhoods and government facilities to help E.T. phone home. The gameplay involves exploring screen by screen, avoiding scientists and agents who patrol the areas. You collect Reese's Pieces to keep E.T. happy and solve environmental puzzles, like moving objects to create paths. The pacing is slow, and some sections feel repetitive, but there's a quiet satisfaction in finally figuring out how to progress. It feels like a low stakes, sometimes frustrating, but oddly earnest attempt to capture the movie's mood.