Popeye : Rush for Spinach

Game Overview
I picked up Popeye: Rush for Spinach on the Game Boy Advance back in 2005, a title developed by Magic Pockets. It was one of those late-era GBA releases that felt like a throwback, a straightforward platformer in a time when the DS was already taking over. It didn't try to reinvent the wheel, just offered a solid, cartoonish brawl.You control Popeye himself, or occasionally Olive Oyl or Swee'Pea, running and jumping through themed stages to collect cans of spinach before the timer runs out. The main objective is simple: gather enough spinach to power up and take on Bluto in a boss fight. Signature mechanics include punching enemies and obstacles out of the way, riding on strange vehicles like dinosaurs or skateboards, and navigating some light puzzle elements to reach higher platforms. The pacing is fast and a bit frantic, with enemies and hazards coming from all sides, making it tougher than it first appears. It feels like a chaotic, slightly unpolished cartoon come to life.