Bit Managers

Operating under the name New Frontier before rebranding, the development team established a reputation for maximizing the technical limitations of handheld hardware. Their early puzzle-platformer Pop Up (1992) demonstrated a keen grasp of level design, which they quickly followed with the handheld conversion of Bomb Jack (1992), replicating the arcade original's physics. With Metal Masters (1993), they successfully translated giant robot fighting mechanics to a portable format.

The studio's breakthrough came through their meticulous translation of Franco-Belgian comic aesthetics into side-scrolling platformers. For Asterix (1993), they created expressive character sprites that mirrored the original illustrations. This design philosophy carried over to The Smurfs (1994), also distributed as Les Schtroumpfs (1994), and Tintin in Tibet (1994). These titles were characterized by vibrant visual design, challenging level layouts, and sophisticated chiptune soundtracks. By focusing on precise collision detection and faithful narrative adaptations, the team ensured these licensed titles became critical and commercial successes in European markets, defining the standard for comic-to-game adaptations of the era.