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The Blue Bomber Goes Portable: Mega Man Dr. Wily’s Revenge
Introduction When Capcom brought Mega Man to the Game Boy in 1990, they had a difficult balance to strike: stay faithful to the beloved NES originals while creating something tailored to the unique limitations and strengths of Nintendo's new handheld. Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge succeeded...
20Mar
Against All Odds: Ghosts ‘n Goblins on Game Boy
Introduction Few games in history are as ruthlessly, legendarily difficult as Ghosts 'n Goblins. Capcom's 1985 arcade classic — in which the brave knight Sir Arthur battles through graveyards, haunted mansions, and demonic fortresses to rescue Princess Prin Prin — is one of gaming's defining punishing...
20Mar
Casting a Spell: Magical Chase on Game Boy — A Collector’s Gem
Introduction If you know your Game Boy shoot-'em-ups, Magical Chase needs no introduction — it is one of the platform's most celebrated and sought-after titles. Originally released in Japan in 1991 by Palsoft and later in North America by Turbo Technologies (publishers of the TurboGrafx-16), this...
20Mar
Double the Power: Mega Man Xtreme 2 on Game Boy Color
Introduction Capcom's follow-up to the acclaimed Mega Man Xtreme arrived on Game Boy Color in 2001 and is widely considered a significant improvement over an already excellent predecessor. Mega Man Xtreme 2 introduces a major new feature — the ability to play as both X and...
20Mar
Into the Darkness: Cavenoire on Game Boy Color
Introduction Cavenoire is one of the Game Boy Color's more distinctive puzzle titles — a dark, atmospheric maze game that combines elements of the classic arcade puzzler with a gothic visual style that sets it apart from the cheerful Nintendo palette that dominates the GBC library....
20Mar
X Marks the Spot: Mega Man Xtreme on Game Boy Color
Introduction The Mega Man X series redefined action platformers on the SNES — its wall-jumping, dash mechanics, and non-linear stage selection felt genuinely revolutionary. Bringing that energy to the Game Boy Color in 2000 was no small task, but Mega Man Xtreme accomplished it with remarkable...
20Mar
The Rarest of the Rare: Trip World on Game Boy
Introduction In the world of Game Boy collecting, few titles generate as much excitement as Trip World. Published by Jaleco and released only in Japan in 1992, this obscure platformer was produced in such small quantities that original copies regularly fetch hundreds of pounds at auction....
20Mar
Where It All Began: Revisiting Pokémon Red Version on Game Boy
Introduction Few games in history have had the cultural seismic impact of Pokémon Red Version. Released in Japan in 1996 and internationally from 1998 onwards, Game Freak's monster-collecting RPG did not merely become a successful video game — it created a global phenomenon that encompassed trading...
20Mar