Play Hunchback of Notre Dame, The - Topsy Turvy Games (USA, Europe) Online

I picked up The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games for Game Boy back in 1996, a Disney-licensed title developed by Tiertex and published by THQ. It was one of those many side-scrolling platformers that filled the handheld's library, based on the animated film but taking its own liberties with the setting and action. The game didn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it had a certain energy that made it stand out among other movie tie-ins of the era.

You control Quasimodo through a series of levels set in and around Notre Dame, navigating platforms, avoiding enemies like guards and townsfolk, and using apples as your primary projectile weapon. The game mixes straightforward running and jumping with sections where you swing on ropes or chains, adding a bit of vertical variety to the exploration. It's not an easy game; the platforming requires precision, and enemy patterns keep you alert. Playing it feels like a brisk, slightly frantic dash through a vibrant but dangerous version of Paris.