Pac-Man on Gameboy is probably easy to dismiss. Been there, done that… right? While the single player is straightforward and expected, the 2-player link cable mode is actually the best part of this handheld port. See this multiplayer mode here.
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Heiankyo Alien (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLEHeiankyo Alien was originally released in 1979 on PC and predated the release of Pac-Man. When this Gameboy port was released, it contained a port of the PC original and also included a modern version with updated visuals. Both modes are available to play with a partner via a link cable. The original version features […]
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Blades of Steel (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLEPorted from the original NES version, Blades of Steel is still a fun, arcadey hockey game even if there are not any options to tweak. Here’s a look at the 2-player link cable vs mode.
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Game & Watch Gallery 3’s ending theme is beautiful – have a listenThis is the ending that triggers when you unlock all stars for all games in Game & Watch Gallery 3 on Gameboy. This music is awesome! Doesn’t get enough credit. And Peach totally makes out with Mario and releases a bunch of hearts and turns beet red.
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From Below Pocket (indie GBC, 2023) – Enable The Link CableFrom Below Pocket is an indie developed puzzle game that has been ported from its NES origins complete with 2-player multiplayer support over a link cable. This is a Tetris clone with a twist; a Kraken’s tentacles push your pieces upward. It is really cool than an indie dev included link cable support. Plus, there […]
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Pipe Dream (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLEPublished by Bulletproof Software, the same company that released the original Gameboy version of Tetris, ported Pipe Dream to the Gameboy. Strangely, it features a pretty robust-for-the-time multiplayer mode despite not showcasing the standard Link Pak icon on the front of the box art and not mention anything about multiplayer on the back on the […]
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Popeye 2 (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLEThe original arcade version of Popeye and Donkey Kong have a lot in common. Later, this Popeye 2 Gameboy sequel seems to have taken a lot of inspiration from 1989’s Super Mario Land as the gameplay and visual style are similar. However, Popeye’s 2 link cable multiplayer mode might have inspired the Vs mode in […]
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Interesting SUPER GAMEBOY FactsThe Super Gameboy (SGB) was an accessory that allowed original Gameboy (GB) games to be played on a TV through the Super Nintendo. Black cartridge Gameboy games were also supported. Besides having the ability to change colors and borders, here are a few other tidbits of information that I found interesting about the Super Gameboy.
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Game & Watch Gallery’s SECRET LINK CABLE FEATUREThe Game & Watch Gallery series on Gameboy contains a hidden LINK CABLE feature that connects the first three games, unlocking content spread across the trilogy! This is amazing because this creative feature isn’t even mentioned in the instruction manual.
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Space Invaders on Gameboy is special – here’s whySpace Invaders on Gameboy holds a crazy secret and is the only Gameboy game to do this special thing! Can this even be considered a Gameboy game?
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