Nintendo took the concept of a falling objects game like Avalanche and asked "what if we made it interesting?". Bluto is constantly harassing you as you navigate the map as best you can to collect the items Olive drops. Each level is built around making quick decisions on how to avoid Bluto. There's some frustration early on with Popeye's timing and movement, but you get the hang of it after a few rounds. The music is solid, and the sprite artwork is some of the best of its time.