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I picked up Hugo for the Game Boy back in 1990, a time when handheld games were simple and often a bit rough around the edges. It was published by ITE Media, and it fit right in with the kind of quirky, experimental titles that filled out the library back then. You don't hear much about it these days, but it had its own little following among players who didn't mind something a little offbeat.

You control Hugo, a troll who has to rescue his family from an evil witch. The game plays out screen by screen, with Hugo running and jumping across platforms while avoiding enemies like ravens and tricky environmental hazards. Your main goal is to collect keys to unlock doors and progress through each stage, all while managing a limited supply of lives. The pacing is slow and deliberate, and the difficulty can feel unforgiving due to some imprecise controls and awkward jumps. Playing it feels like a test of patience, but there's a strange satisfaction in finally getting past a section that gave you trouble.