Motteke Oh! Dorobou (1995)
Motteke Oh! Dorobou (literally "Take It! Oh! Thief") is a puzzle game developed and published by Data East for the Super Famicom, released on December 15, 1995. The game is a unique puzzle game where players control a thief, sneaking through levels, stealing items, and avoiding obstacles. Data East, known for their arcade and action games, brought their creativity to the puzzle genre, creating a game that was praised for its innovative mechanics and addictive gameplay.
Gameplay and Puzzle Mechanics
Motteke Oh! Dorobou is a puzzle game where players control a thief, moving through a series of rooms, collecting items, and avoiding guards and obstacles. The game's objective is to steal all the items in each level and reach the exit. The game's puzzles are varied, including logic puzzles, spatial reasoning challenges, and pattern recognition. The game's standout feature is its "stealth" mechanic, where players must avoid detection.
The game includes multiple levels, each with increasing difficulty and introducing new puzzle mechanics. The game's visual style is colorful and cartoonish, with large, expressive character sprites and vibrant, detailed backgrounds. The soundtrack features cheerful and upbeat music that matches the game's lighthearted and playful tone.
Motteke Oh! Dorobou received positive reviews for its innovative mechanics and addictive gameplay, becoming a popular title among puzzle fans. It remains a hidden gem of the Super Famicom library, appreciated for its unique stealth-puzzle concept and Data East's creative approach.