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Project Q is a puzzle game for the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System). Its original version only released in Japan, never got a full commercial launch, and is one of the rarer early Nintendo-era titles. It uses single-screen rooms: players control a character moving through maze-like levels, solving logic puzzles by pushing blocks, collecting keys, and hitting switches to advance to the next room. Gameplay emphasizes strategy and planning—each room tests your grasp of the layout and ability to predict action order. Core mechanics revolve around pushing blocks to specific spots to open paths or doors, while avoiding getting stuck. Each level has a unique solution, with difficulty rising as you progress, requiring careful observation and repeated tries. Though its graphics and sound seem simple by modern standards, this brain-teasing design had unique charm in the NES era and still appeals to fans of classic puzzle games. It is also part of the NES hidden gems catalog, showing early game developers’ spirit of exploring different gameplay styles.