Yousei Monogatari - Rod Land

You control Tam or Rit, two young fairy sisters in a magical village, as they battle through single-screen levels to rescue their kidnapped mother trapped in a tower. Gameplay features magic wand attacks that stun and slam enemies (including wildlife turned hostile by dark magic) to the ground, with rainbow magic shoes creating temporary ladders since no jumping is possible. Modes include single-player and two-player hot-seat co-op. Story involves the fairies using their father's 'Sheesanomo' rods and the village elder's shoes against monster hordes; Tam (pink-haired) and Rit are the standout cute fairy protagonists who pick flowers amid combat. What makes it stand out is its Bubble Bobble-inspired elimination gameplay with fairy whimsy, ladder-climbing mechanics (improved on Game Boy by striking while climbing), and a hidden sequel pyramid level in some ports.