The Great Giana Sisters C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Platformer

The Great Giana Sisters

SystemCommodore 64
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperTime Warp Productions
PublisherRainbow Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGiana Sisters
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

The Great Giana Sisters is a platformer released for the Commodore 64, developed by Time Warp Productions and published by Rainbow Arts.

Among the 156 C64 platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

It is part of the Giana Sisters series. The series also appears on other systems with The Great Giana Sisters (DS) and Giana Sisters DS (DS).

The Great Giana Sisters supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing The Great Giana Sisters is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Great Giana Sisters gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

The Great Giana Sisters walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

The Great Giana Sisters FAQ

Who made The Great Giana Sisters?

It was developed by Time Warp Productions and published by Rainbow Arts.

Is The Great Giana Sisters multiplayer?

Yes. The Great Giana Sisters supports up to 2 players.

How long does The Great Giana Sisters take to play?

As a platformer, The Great Giana Sisters typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Great Giana Sisters on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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