''Gem Smashers'', known in Japan as , is a

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developed in Italy by Frame Studios and published by Metro3D, Inc. for the

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. The game was released in North America on July 1, 2003, and in Japan on November 21, 2003. ''Gem Smashers'' was originally announced in 2002 under the working title "''Bau Bam Bom''", named after the three playable characters. The game was ported to

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and

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on November 8, 2011, on

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on November 15, 2012, on PS4 and

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on March 3, 2017, on

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on March 15th, 2018, and on

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on November 2, 2018.

Development

The game was developed by three people.

Reception

The game received mostly positive reviews.

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noted that the game was "one of the most original puzzle games on the GBA so far."

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