A downloadable game

This is a demonstration ROM intended for use with the original DMG Game Boy or Game Boy Pocket and a companion to Gumpy Function's Development Workflow Chapter 6: Readability articles Part 1 and Part 2, found at GB Studio Central.

The article uses Maru's Mission, a game published in 1990 by Jaleco to explore problems relating to readability in Game Boy games. This demonstration covers tone, contrast and blurred graphics during sprite motion/background scrolling.

Download the ROM and flash to a cart to play on real hardware.

DISCLAIMER: This ROM is intended for learning purposes only, and NOT intended for sale or profit. All trademarked characters belong to their respective owners.

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Maru's Mission Re-toned v1.0.gb 128 kB

Install instructions

Download the ROM and flash to a cart to play on real hardware. Intended for use with the DMG or Game Boy Pocket.

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