A PASSION FOR ALL THINGS GAMES
Popeye (Gameboy, 1990) is a Japan exclusive maze chaser with an asymmetrical link cable versus mode. One player controls Popeye, who can eat spinach for increased speed and can eat through the hamburger barriers, while the control Brutus, who can release animals to stun Popeye. Whoever wins five rounds, marries Olive Oil, probably against her […]
The original Mortal Kombat was ported to pretty much every console and handheld in the early 90s. The Gameboy version, unfortunately, was not a good port as it has a horrible frame rate, reduced character roster, and lame fatalities. However, the GB version of MK has an exclusive feature – playable Goro! By holding Up […]
Airforce Delta on Gameboy Color is an on-rails action flying game by Konami, features a 2-player link cable versus mode. There are 3 gameplay modes but they are all weak variants of the last-man-standing Endurance option. Sadly, each player is tasked with shooting enemy planes, not your linked opponent.
Ballistic on Gameboy, also known as Puzzle Loop, is a Zuma clone that has a 2-player link cable vs option. Unfortunately, the heavy flicker and lack of options puts a limit on the overall fun factory.
PD Ultraman Battle 64 is a Japan-exclusive N64 game that makes use of the Transfer Pak. By connecting any GB cartridge, players can unlock a monster similar to the CD swapping feature in Monster Rancher on the PSOne. Unfortunately, after trying many GB carts, I was only able to generate the same green slug and […]
Disney’s The Lion King: Simba’s Mighty Adventure is a forgotten Gameboy Color sequel (also a version on PS1) that features a pointless and nearly broken 2-player link cable mode. The linked TAG option is a race to hold a star for 2 minutes longer than your opponent. But Nala has the advantage as her Start […]
Nintendo’s Wave Race series originated on the Gameboy, not on the N64, and was one of the few original Gameboy titles to support the 4-Player Adapter. Wave Race on Gameboy still holds up today and the two different modes bring variety to the gameplay.
The original Gameboy version of Marble Madness has a feature that is missing from other handheld ports – the included 2-player link cable mode! The GameGear version and even the Gameboy Color port, which was released many years later, did not include the 2-player mode, making this more of a definitive version even with diminished […]
Don’t be distracted by the name because this game has nothing to do with magic or shows but it does involve Snoopy, his brother Spike, the bird Woodstock, and a bouncing ball. Yeah, Snoopy’s Magic Show doesn’t make much sense on paper but it plays a lot better than it sounds, especially when it comes […]
The Gameboy version of Centipede, a port of the arcade original, puts a strong emphasis on linked multiplayer. Outfitted with both linked co-op and competitive modes, plus alternating, this Gameboy game has a robust multiplayer offering.
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