Game Boy Color · Action / Sports
720°
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Sports |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Atari and published by Midway, 720° arrived on the Game Boy Color as an action game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as 720 Degrees. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986. It blends action and sports elements.
Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Atari also made Missile Command, San Francisco Rush 2049 and Rampart for the GBC.
720° is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing 720° is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
720° cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | FAA-12D |
|---|---|
| Start With Max Money | FF0-D1B |
720° walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for 720°.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
720° FAQ
Who made 720°?
It was developed by Atari and published by Midway.
Is 720° multiplayer?
No. 720° is a single-player game.
How long does 720° take to play?
As an action game, 720° typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about 720° 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.