Keep the Balance! is an action-puzzle game released for the Game Boy Color in 2001. Developed by Karma Studios and published by JoWooD Productions, this handheld adaptation of the PC original tasks players with maintaining the equilibrium of a massive set of scales. Across 80 levels spanning five themed worlds, players must manage objects of varying weights delivered by conveyor belts, combining quick reflexes with on-the-fly weight calculation.
How to play
The core objective is to prevent the scales from tipping completely to one side. As items travel along the conveyor belts, use your catapult to launch them onto the left or right scale pan to counterbalance the weight. You must also contend with the Joker, a mischievous character who randomly adds unpredictable objects to disrupt your equilibrium. In the browser, use the standard Game Boy Color controls: the Arrow keys for the D-pad to aim, and Z / X (mapped to A / B) to launch objects onto the scales. Press Enter / Shift for Start / Select.
Tips
- Prioritize heavy objects: Items have distinct weights. Deal with the heaviest items first, as they will have the most immediate and drastic impact on the scales’ balance.
- Watch for hazards: Always be ready to quickly counter the Joker’s disruptions, and look out for creatures like crocodiles that can interact with the objects and unexpectedly alter the weight distribution.
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