Puzzle Boy
Puzzle Boy is a port of the Game Boy title Kwirk, but features more and different levels along with changed graphics. In contrast to the original version, the perspective is straight top-down and there is no undo-function. However, regarding gameplay this is still a Soko-Ban variant. The player finds himself in a maze and needs to find the way to the exit. The obstacles on the way are boxes which can be pushed but not pulled, holes and revolving doors. The game features three playing modes, most notably the level mode with 100 levels. They are divided over four sets of 20 each. Those sets have a difficulty level associated with them and each rewards the same ending when solved. The other two...
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Year
- 1991
- Developer
- Nihon Telenet
- Publisher
- Atlus
- Players
- 1
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
55 achievements · 295 total points
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Simple Start Clear floors 1 through 5 of the Simple Course in one session!3 pts -
Simple Progress Clear floors 6 through 10 of the Simple Course in one session!4 pts -
Simple Challenge Clear floors 11 through 15 of the Simple Course in one session!5 pts -
Simple Completion Clear floors 16 through 20 of the Simple Course in one session!5 pts -
Shuffling Sticks Clear floors 1 and 2 of the Average Course in one session!3 pts -
90 Degree Maze Clear floors 3 and 4 of the Average Course in one session!3 pts -
Room of Rooms Clear floors 5 and 6 of the Average Course in one session!3 pts -
Small Complications Clear floors 7 and 8 of the Average Course in one session!3 pts -
IQ Clear floors 9 and 10 of the Average Course in one session!3 pts -
Build Your Own Path Clear floors 11 and 12 of the Average Course in one session!4 pts -
Slide to the Side Clear floors 13 and 14 of the Average Course in one session!4 pts -
Careful Cubework Clear floors 15 and 16 of the Average Course in one session!4 pts -
Pushing Forward Clear floors 17 and 18 of the Average Course in one session!4 pts -
Tightly Packed Clear floors 19 and 20 of the Average Course in one session!4 pts -
Cross-Eyed Headstand Clear floor 1 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Can't Touch These Corners Clear floor 2 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Gerge, Is That You? Clear floor 3 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Puppy Eyes Clear floor 4 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Capacitor Clear floor 5 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Coordination Clear floor 6 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Is It a Bird or a Plane? Clear floor 7 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Roundabout Clear floor 8 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Carousel Clear floor 9 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
No Hidden Message Here Clear floor 10 of the Advanced Course!3 pts -
Blockless Clear floor 11 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
The Bird Is Back Clear floor 12 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Tuning Fork Clear floor 13 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
The Truth Lies Beyond the Stairs Clear floor 14 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Sole Gap Clear floor 15 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Leaky Battery Clear floor 16 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Rocket Clear floor 17 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Deceptively Difficult Clear floor 18 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Pill Capsule Clear floor 19 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Corridor Gambit Clear floor 20 of the Advanced Course!4 pts -
Funnel Maze Clear floor 1 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Kite Night Clear floor 2 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Missile Launch Clear floor 3 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Toaster Trouble Clear floor 4 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Enhanced Capacitor Clear floor 5 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Gemwork Clear floor 6 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Around the Bend Clear floor 7 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Boxed Loop Clear floor 8 of the Pro Course!5 pts -
Robotic Thoughts Clear floor 11 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Plenty of Room Clear floor 12 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Just Out of Reach Clear floor 13 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Block Breakage Clear floor 14 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Caterpillar Complex Clear floor 15 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Crosshatch Clear floor 16 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Space Invader Clear floor 17 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
A Self-Portrait Clear floor 19 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Ballance Clear floor 20 of the Pro Course!10 pts -
Simple Speedrunner Complete the 1 Player Trial's Simple Course!3 pts -
Average Speedrunner Complete the 1 Player Trial's Average Course!5 pts -
Advanced Speedrunner Complete the 1 Player Trial's Advanced Course!10 pts -
Professional Speedrunner Complete the 1 Player Trial's Pro Course!25 pts
Puzzle Boy leaderboard
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Puzzle Boy frequently asked questions
How do I play Puzzle Boy online with a friend?
Puzzle Boy (PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Puzzle Boy on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Puzzle Boy in the PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Puzzle Boy netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does Puzzle Boy have achievements?
Yes, Puzzle Boy has 55 achievements worth 295 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Puzzle Boy for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Puzzle Boy on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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