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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
25 Reviews

Patchy Matchy

$29.99 USD
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A real-time match game built for speed and combos. Great for short bursts or chasing high scores.

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Hang ten with Patchy, a surfer dude who’s all about matching sea creatures fast and racking up combos. With 17 achievements to unlock, it’s a fun, fast-paced puzzle game that challenges your speed and reflexes.

  • Match 4 or more to clear creatures
  • Score combo chains for bonus points
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 17 unlockable achievements
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Puzzle
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Malamute
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 3 Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Tom Sutton / Malamute

Location

Canada

How It Started

I started out making games in RPG Maker and GameMaker back when I was a teenager. It took a couple of decades, but I eventually learned to program in C and began making games for the Game Boy.

Other Games / Projects

Outside of indie game dev, I’ve worked as an animation lead on Paw Patrol and contributed to three feature films with Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Fun Fact

Every Game Boy game I make has one big constraint: it has to fit into 32 kilobytes or less. That challenge keeps things interesting!

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I wanted to create something lean and focused – with a clear design hook – to teach myself Game Boy development.

What Makes This Game Special

I’ve always loved games that let you get comfortable, and then slowly ramp up until you're just barely keeping up. That rising suspense is so much fun – and I really feel like I captured that feeling here.

You'll Love This If...

You're a puzzle game fan, skill mastery seeker, or a player who enjoys mobile-style games with tight mechanics and replayability.

Inspiration / Influences

Tetris, Panel de Pon, Tetris Attack, Puzzle League – those kinds of mechanically satisfying, endlessly playable puzzlers.

Favorite Feature

Trying to unlock all the achievements as fast as possible is a constant challenge. It keeps things replayable and gives you that “just one more run” feeling.

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4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
Based on 25 reviews
25 reviews
  • Thanh H. D.
    Verified Buyer
    15 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Chill time

    Honestly, the game is quite fun, even if just for a short time. I played it with my daughter, and she really enjoyed it — seeing her smile made the experience even better.

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  • LUIS L.
    Verified Buyer
    13 hours ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Surprisingly addictive

    Box art and cartridge colour and design are really cool. Catchy tunes, and the game is very fun, I can see myself loading this up whenever I want to relax for 20 minutes.

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  • Dana M.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Fun match game

    A little on the hard side. but still fun.

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  • Keegan M.
    Verified Buyer
    6 days ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Fresh Puzzle Action

    Simple to get into but still provides a fun challenge. Keeping up a long combo while trying to get all the achievements in a single run is really addicting, The only minor gripe I have with the game is that it's purely grayscale and you can't use the Game Boy Color's boot palette codes. The pastel down palette would have been perfect for this game.

    I hope we get a sequel someday, because it already has a great foundation.

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  • Chris S.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Fun

    It's a fun puzzle match game and very addicting. Reminds me a little of Pokemon Puzzle League but with more freedom to move the blocks and minus the Pokemon stuff. First time I played it I went straight through and maxed out my level without realizing how long I played. My only issue is that I wish it were in color.

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