Mausuke no Ojama the World (J 960314 V1.000)

Players simultaneously guide four characters in Mausuke no Ojama the World, a frantic puzzle game released by Data East Corporation in 1996. The gameplay centers around strategically dropping mouth-shaped pieces into a shared playfield to create lines and clear them, similar to games like Tetris or Columns. Each character has unique abilities that players must utilize to outmaneuver opponents and achieve the highest score within a time limit; it’s a race to see who can best “annoy” their rivals through skillful piece placement. The game's quirky aesthetic is defined by its protagonist, Mausuke, whose name playfully references the Japanese word for "mouth." Colorful graphics depict a cast of unusual characters, and players control them using an eight-way joystick. The competitive nature of Mausuke no Ojama the World encourages quick thinking and strategic maneuvering as players vie for dominance on the shared screen. Originally released in Japan, this title was later known internationally as "Kiss Off." Programmed for Sega’s ST-V hardware, it supports up to four players engaging in a chaotic battle of wits and reflexes.