Nintendo DS title Otogi Juushi Akazukin is a puzzle game in which the player challenges a magical figure to navigate a network of interconnectedladder levels in order to gain the game's objectives. The player might use items and support mechanics to help them reach the end of the ladder, or use the figure's own unique skills to overcome obstacles. There is a great deal of strategic play involved in achieving the game's goals, and the player must constantly be watchful for potential obstacles in order to proceed.