I kept thinking a certain puzzle mechanic hadn’t really been done on the Game Boy yet. I wanted to explore that idea and see how it would work in practice.

Pineapple Kid DX offers completely unique puzzle mechanics that challenge you to think differently than classic retro titles. The new DX version heavily expands the experience with more content, new modes, and a built-in achievement system that brings a modern sense of progression to the gameplay. It also features a surprisingly sophisticated Map Builder, allowing players to design, test, and save custom levels directly on the cartridge, offering a level of creative freedom that feels fresh on original Game Boy hardware.

You enjoy quirky puzzle games on the Game Boy, and of course, pineapples!

My biggest influences were classic Game Boy puzzle games like Kwirk and Amazing Tater. I have always loved the simplicity and clever level design of those titles, where each stage feels like a small, tightly crafted challenge to solve.

Definitely the built-in Map Builder featured in the DX version. Getting an original Game Boy to not only play a puzzle game but also let players design, test, and save their own custom levels directly to the cartridge via SRAM was a massive technical challenge. It hands complete creative control over to the players, giving the game endless replayability.