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Thunderbirds for the Game Boy came out in 1990, published by Activision. It was part of that wave of licensed games trying to find a place on the handheld, often adapting TV shows with varying degrees of success. This one stuck fairly close to the look of the source material, even if the hardware limited what it could really do.

You control different members of International Rescue, completing missions that usually involve navigating through side-view stages, defusing bombs, and rescuing civilians. The gameplay is methodical; you switch between characters to use their unique tools, like Tracy brothers with specific gadgets, and often work against a timer. It can feel unforgiving, with precise movement required to avoid hazards or finish objectives in time. Getting through a tricky rescue without mistakes gives a quiet sense of relief.