Flagman

About

Flagman is a single player arcade game from Nintendo's early Game & Watch line. You guide a small figure carrying a flag through a scrolling screen filled with moving obstacles. Your goal is to reach the finish while dodging enemies and avoiding contact with the edges. The gameplay is fast paced with minimal complexity relying on quick reflexes and timing. Each level increases in difficulty with faster movement and tighter spaces. This title from the 1980 Silver collection remains notable for its stripped down mechanics and challenge. Though it lacks modern features its influence can be seen in later platformer designs. Available on DSi Virtual Console it continues to attract players interested in vintage Nintendo titles. While no formal ratings exist its inclusion in Nintendo's retrospective offerings highlights its role in the company's arcade heritage.