Blackthorne, initially released in 1994, is a cinematic platformer developed by Blizzard Entertainment. On the Game Boy Advance, it was re-released in 2003 with updated features. The story follows Kyle Blackthorne as he returns to his alien home planet of Tuul to free his people from the tyranny of the evil Sarlac. Combining exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, the player navigates through a variety of levels, confronting enemies and learning new abilities to progress. Its atmospheric storytelling and strategic gunplay made it stand out in its genre.