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Home on the Range came out in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, published by Disney Interactive Studios. It was part of that wave of licensed games that tried to do something a little different, even if they didn't always get a lot of attention. This one stood out because it wasn't just a simple platformer; it had a puzzle and strategy angle that felt fresh for a Disney title on the GBA.

You control a cow named Maggie, and your main goal is to protect your farm from a group of outlaws. The gameplay revolves around herding other animals, like cows and chickens, into specific pens or traps to solve environmental puzzles and trigger events. You can also use items like dynamite to set up chain reactions that trick or defeat the bandits. The pacing is methodical; you spend a lot of time planning your moves and nudging animals into position rather than rushing through. It feels surprisingly thoughtful, like a light strategy game wrapped in a cartoon ranch setting.