Maerchen Maze (Japan) ROM

Maerchen Maze is a scrolling shooter in which you must navigate the landscapes and attack enemies with marbles while avoiding enemy marbles and other attacks until you reach the exit. The interesting thing is that being struck by enemies or projectiles doesn't kill you (Crazy I know) a life balloon is lost if you manage to fall from the stage. This can occur by getting hit by enemies or their projectiles, but also the player's own carelessness. The movement and animations made me think of Fester's Quest (NES) but the game itself is MUCH different. I recommend this game for players of all skill level.
-TGD