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Qwak came out for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, developed by Jamie Woodhouse. It was a time when the handheld was full of bright, colorful platformers, and this one fit right in with its cheerful look and simple premise. You don't hear much about it now, but it had a quiet charm that stuck with some players.

You control a duck moving screen by screen through a series of puzzle rooms, tossing eggs to defeat enemies like snails and ghosts. The main goal is to collect all the keys in each level to unlock the exit, while also grabbing fruit for points and avoiding environmental hazards like spikes and water. The pacing is methodical, almost puzzle-like, but the difficulty can spike when enemies swarm or when you misjudge a jump. It feels like a careful, tense dance where every egg counts and one mistake can undo your progress.