King Kong

About

King Kong from Tiger Electronics is a handheld LCD game that tasks you with maneuvering a pixelated primate through onscreen challenges. Using directional buttons, you guide Kong across a grid, likely avoiding obstacles or collecting items, a simple but tactile experience for its time. The monochrome LCD screen (despite the "colored" label) keeps visuals straightforward, focusing on quick reflexes and basic strategy. Released in 1984, this early handheld title stands out for its portability and the novelty of a dedicated LCD display, which Tiger Electronics later perfected with games like Merlin. While specifics about its gameplay mechanics are sparse, its age and format make it a curious artifact of pre-GAME BOY portable gaming. Players looking for complexity won’t find it here, but the game’s charm lies in its retro simplicity and the nostalgia of early 80s tech.