This is a dang fine game, a tile-flipping puzzler that is colorful, interesting, and fun. It reminded me of “Chew Man Fu.”
My only hesitation with games like this is whether to give a full-chested endorsement, since puzzle games can offer a limited sort of enjoyment. It’s all sort of samey as you go along, and the games usually tap out at a couple of hours.
“Mendel Palace” can be characterized in the same way, though to its credit, it’s very strong at offering enemy variance, keeping things fresh. It never gets dull or boring. Some levels were irritating, seeming to rely more on luck then skill to traverse, but that’s a quibble.
It’s truly an under appreciated part of the NES library, and I’m glad I was able to play it on Switch. I think I’m in the “no reservations” category here. It’s a winner.