One of the first and most simplistic video game I have played was Blagger.
This is the only video of the game that I can find online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZxaEAYvh00
This is a platform game about a thief who collects keys while avoiding hazards to reach the reward in a safe. the game gives the players a challenge by restricting the time per level that can be played and that in that time each of the keys must be found and retrieved before the timer runs to 0. They also have to finish the level by running to the safe.
The game plays similarly to Manic Miner as you need to collect objects before the time runs out and reach the finish point of each level. There are multiple targets to reach and in different orders which makes solving a puzzle nearly impossible on your first go unless you are either incredibly quick witted or are lucky.
The player can only move left or right and can jump. The jump mechanics are very simple, one a jump is initiated from either standing or moving the trajectory is always the same in terms of height and distance traveled. Players must think about where they jump from more thoroughly otherwise they may over or under jump their target.
There are moving enemies on some of the levels that consist of cars, aliens, mad hatters and giant mouths. They all move in predetermined routes and keep doing so throughout the entire level.
The fun of the game is when you successfully solve the puzzle, and can complete it within the time limit. It’s very rewarding as you recieve a harder puzzle in the next level. Each level gets harder and harder, and feeling of accomplishment also increases with that.
