If you have a little one who is ready to start playing videogames, then you should give RESCUE HEROES: Fire Frenzy a try. There are five mini-games to play; some are versions of classic kid's games, but with a fire theme. One is simple game MEMORY where players must match pictures of animals to rescue them from a fire, while another is similar to SIMON where players must memorize and repeat color combinations. Some of the other games are more action oriented and will challenge anyone's skill. For example, one game calls for the player to ride a jet ski to rescue people stuck on the other side of a river and drop buckets of water from a helicopter. If you have a Game Boy printer, the medals and awards earned can be printed. Now you can help a young gamer get started with RESCUE HEROES: Fire Frenzy.
It's amazing what some animals will do just to get a drink of water. Take Rocky the Rhino, for instance: Positively parched (he ate way too many peppers at a local jungle party), the little fellow is willing to traverse 19 enormous levels in the hope of quenching his mighty thirst. Help the adorable Rocky get through seven unique worlds, fending off all who would stand in his way. Many of the jungle's inhabitants are convinced that Rocky will drink up the water supply, you see, so they're all working against you from the outset. Make your way through forests and caves, using unique artillery like fireball breath and belly jumps to squelch the attempts of your foes and get to the magical spring. In addition to your weaponry, you'll have the assistance of various boats, planes, trampolines, and wagons to reach the end of each level.
Sssomebody ssstop him! The comic book hero brought to life in inimitable fashion by Jim Carrey now has his very own handheld game on the Game Boy Color. The well being of Stanley's beloved Tina is at stake, and he's going to have to transform himself into the Mask in order to protect her. More than 20 bizarre enemies are out to stir up trouble in this bizarre epic such as motorcycle gangs, crocodile men, and others. Make your way through nine levels of excitement, using oddball weaponry like a giant boxing glove and a hunk of cheese to fend off your rivals and return Tina safely home. In addition to the standard gameplay, there are several hidden stages to uncover, most of which can be accesses by seeking out secret objects. Whether you're a fan of the comic book, the movie, or neither, you'll have your hands full with the crazy action of THE MASK.
Sabrina has messed up again: she has turned all of the kids into animals. Now, she must travel through town and change the kids back. In order to turn the kids back, she must hit them and then use her magic on them. There are a number of power-ups available to help Sabrina on her quest, including quadruple jumps, a butt stomp, and warping abilities. She can also collect five stars that will allow her to change the kids back without having to stun them first. However, there are areas in each stage that Sabrina cannot reach. So she must find Salem, who can crawl through small spaces and use his tail to knock over blocks to clear a path for Sabrina. Getting through a level will require planning and skill, so put on your thinking cap. Help Sabrina return her classmates to normal in SABRINA THE ANIMATED SERIES: Zapped!
Doug makes his way to the videogame world with DOUG'S BIG GAME on Game Boy Color. You play Doug Funnie and his alter ego Quailman as you try to find your missing sweetheart, Patti Mayonnaise. You can also take on the role of your loyal pooch Porkchop, who also has own superhero alter ego: Quaildog. Solve the mystery of Patti's disappearance by searching the town of Bluffington for clues and write in your journal so you can refer to them later. Discover who is behind Patti's disappearance and her whereabouts by exploring 20 different environments from the popular TV show you're bound to bump into more than a few of the show's popular characters along the way. And don't forget to keep an eye open for power-ups that will increase Quailman's strength and powers. DOUG'S BIG GAME features detailed color graphics that bring the feel of the popular show right to the palm of your hand.
Addictive breakout-style action meets fast and furious arcade fun. With 100 levels, challenging end bosses and multiple power-ups, Dragon Dance is the game you can't put down! Head-to-head combat with boss enemies every 10th level. Random events like earthquakes shake up the gameplay. Dragon control and length add to the complexity of each puzzle. Enjoy Vs. mode and play with friends via Game Link Cable.
The popular animated television series is now a magical hand-held game! You take on the role of a dragon that has yet to learn the secrets of flight in this exciting adventure. You'll attend Quetzal's School in the Sky, where you'll practice your wing flapping, hovering, treasure carrying, and breathing. Once your confidence is high and your skills honed, you'll enter the enchanted Dragon Land, where all sorts of mischief awaits you. Journey through 15 levels of difficult obstacles and dangerous terrain, meeting up with a few friendly faces straight out of the television show along your path. There are three difficulty levels to choose from, so gamers at all skill levels can get in on the action. The game is only intended for one player, but you can always complete a game and then challenge a friend to match your progress. Learning to fly has never been so fun or safe.
As long-time fans of the classic film know, it's not easy being a visitor on another planet. This handheld game for the GBC closely mirrors the plot of Steven Spielberg's 1982 classic science fiction masterpiece, putting you in the shoes of E.T. or his human friend, Elliot. Of course, the game's main objective is to collect the parts necessary to construct an interplanetary communicator that E.T. can use to "phone home." All the while, Earth-based authorities will try to apprehend you, so make sure you bring your wits and reflexes to the table. There are 45 quests in all, each of which presents new traps and obstacles to avoid, and the game even has three separate difficulty levels to master. With six main game areas and 10 detailed environments, E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL: Escape from Planet Earth has unusually high replay value, wonderful graphics, and more gameplay than you can shake a stick at.
He might be wrinkled and a little bit slimy on the outside, but his heart is pure gold. Perhaps the most famous cinematic space alien ever to capture kids' imaginations, E.T. stars in this delightful adventure for the Game Boy Color. The title character's green thumb comes out to make its presence known in this installation of the story (remember, E.T. is an excellent gardener). Help the little guy travel to the farthest reaches of space collecting specimens of various plants for the Cosmic Garden that lives on his spaceship. Once you've collected all of the plants, the object of the game is to make sure they can stay alive in the Garden. New friends, Space Bee and Space Slug a couple of adorable additions to the saga will assist you. With addicting gameplay, excellent graphics, and classic characters, this is one game that's certainly worth phoning home about.
Get ready to come and play and learn in SESAME STREET: Elmo's 123s for the Game Boy Color. Preschoolers love Elmo it's a simple fact of life and your kids or siblings will have a fun time here while they learn their numbers. There are four basic math concepts to be enjoyed: addition, subtraction, counting, and number pattern recognition. Elmo is the official welcoming committee to visitors from the Planet Zap, and he needs help counting all the stars so his visiting outerspace pals will turn the Sesame Street lights back on. Four cheerful and challenging games await: "How Many Stars," "Beam That Number," "Adding Countdown," and "Take It Away." In "Stars." you'll count how many stars that a speeding spaceship has left in its wake; "Beam" has you beam a spotlight over three patterns. Correctly match the patterns to the number in the lower right hand of the screen and watch rockets blast into space. "Countdown" has you flying with your jetpack and solving three addition equations, and "Take It Away" is similar, only l
Sesame Street: Elmo's ABCs is based on the 1980s computer game Letter-Go-Round. Instead of Sesame Street characters, such as Big Bird, Elmo finds a letter that goes merry-go-round to saying how the letters were. They solve by checking the controls to determine the letter.
Get extreme with Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear in their first Game Boy Color game, EXTREME SPORTS WITH THE BERENSTAIN BEARS! In this single-player game you'll control the members of the family as they participate in an assortment of extreme sports events. Use Brother or Sister Bear in kayaking, dirt boarding, biking, and luge, or take the whole family in the river rafting and toboggan sequences. All of the events take place from an overhead perspective, which provides the best view of the playing field. In each event you can perform a wild range of tricks and stunts to gain speed and shave seconds off the clock. Can you beat the high scores and become the best bear you can be? Well-animated characters set on colorful, detailed backgrounds ensure a bright presentation.
Supersonic jet dogfighting comes to the small screen in F-18 THUNDERSTRIKE for the Game Boy Color. In this one-player flight sim, you take the role of a daring pilot who's flying an elite fighter jet. Slide into an inside-the-cockpit view, battle against multiple enemies, and practice your aerial combat and evasion maneuvers to prove your air superiority. You can play in either Arcade or Simulation mode, each affording you a unique experience. Arcade mode offers looser controls that make things easier for rookie pilots, while experts will want to jump right into Simulation mode, which will challenge the ability of even the most experienced flyboy. Head into multiple missions of dogfighting action and perform aerial tricks that will break the sound barrier, but don't think that it's all fun and games. When the mission's complete, you'll have to carefully land your jet on an aircraft carrier.
The restaurant business meets prehistoric times in this combination of classic video gaming and old-fashioned cartoon mayhem. Mr. Slate has purchased himself a Brontoburger chain, and Fred has been saddled with the unenviable task of playing chef. It seems that the restaurant has come with a pre-existing problem, though: pests! Run from counter to counter, trying to build sandwiches for the hungry customers, avoiding attacks from the flying beasties all the while. Interestingly, the kitchen is also outfitted with a bunch of platforms and ladders which means you'll have your share of climbing to tackle as well. Lose all of your lives and you're out of a job (resulting in more time at home with the ingratiating Bam-Bam). The graphics and humor are perfect representations of the original cartoon, and the game plays much like the coin-operated BURGERTIME. Play alone or use a link cable to hook up with a friend to see who has the fastest food preparation skills in Bedrock.
Even a lost island hideaway in the wet South Pacific isn't far enough away from the long arm of Rez. While GEX was whiling away the hours living on the fruits of his recent successes, the madman of the Media Dimension was working on his new hobby - secret agent-napping. Agent Xtra was now struggling for her freedom as a hostage in the lair of Rez. As a master of disguise, GEX had his work cut out for him. Another descent into bad TV movies is at hand. To the GEXCaves!
GOBS OF GAMES brings many childhood games to the Game Boy Color. The 16 different games are broken into four categories: Paper games, Peg games, Puzzle games, and Board games. The Paper games include Hangman, Dot Boxes, Triangle Boxes, Share, Color Snakes, and Tic-Tac-Toe. Peg Game is a series of boards in which the goal is to remove all of the pegs by jumping over them. Scramble and Move It are Puzzle games, and the only Board game is Checkers. All of the games can be played solo, but some can also played against another person via a link cable. Try to relive your younger days with GOBS OF GAMES.
Live the life of an easy rider in HARLEY DAVIDSON: Race Across America. There are four bikes to choose from, and they all of them have the classic Harley Davidson shape and sound. Each bike is rated in acceleration, top speed, and handling so you can pick one that fits your riding style. You can go for a high-speed, low-acceleration model, or if you prefer to burn rubber off of the line, you will want to choose a bike with monster acceleration. When you are ready to ride you will have the opportunity to race on four different tracks including the Arizona Desert, Deep South, Florida Everglades, and California Coast. On all of the tracks you will have to race from sunrise to sunset in order to emerge victorious. Get on your hog and cruise the good ol’ U.S. of A in HARLEY DAVIDSON: Race Across America.
The world's best strategy games have two things in common: they start with a deceptively simple board and the goal of taking territory from your opponents. Now HEXCITE brings a whole new shape to strategy games. In HEXCITE, 1 or 2 players battle to dominate the board with pieces of different shapes and sizes. Like any great strategy game, HEXCITE is simple to learn, but challenging to master. And every round is unpredictable until the last play. Who knows? HEXCITE could be the shape of things to come!