The original version of Asteroids on Gameboy has two multiplayer link cable game modes that you never played – both co-op and competitive!
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Pac-Man (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
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…
Heiankyo Alien (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Heiankyo 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…
Blades of Steel (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Ported 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…
Game & Watch Gallery 3’s ending theme is beautiful – have a listen
This 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…
From Below Pocket (indie GBC, 2023) – Enable The Link Cable
From 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…
Pipe Dream (GB, 1990) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
Published 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…
Popeye 2 (GB, 1991) – ENABLE THE LINK CABLE
The 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…
Interesting SUPER GAMEBOY Facts
The 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…
Game & Watch Gallery’s SECRET LINK CABLE FEATURE
The 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…