Play Tom & Jerry Online

I remember playing Tom & Jerry on the Game Boy back in 1992, a release from Hi Tech Expressions. It was one of those many licensed games that tried to capture the spirit of the cartoon on the small screen, a common sight in the early handheld era. The graphics were simple, but they got the look of the characters right, which was enough to draw you in.

You control Jerry, and your goal is to rescue your nephew Tuffy from Tom's clutches. The game plays out across several side scrolling stages where you collect pieces of cheese while avoiding Tom and other hazards. You can stun Tom temporarily by throwing marbles or other small objects at him, which gives you a brief window to maneuver. The levels require careful timing and a bit of memorization, especially since the password based continue system means you can't just brute force your way through. It feels frantic and a little unforgiving, but there's a real satisfaction in outsmarting that cat just one more time.