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Game Boy Color · Platformer
A Bug's Life
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Tiertex |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
A Bug's Life is a platformer released in 1998 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Tiertex and published by THQ.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest. Among the 99 GBC platformers in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Tiertex also made Toy Story 2, Toy Story Racer and Stuart Little: The Journey Home for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing A Bug's Life 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.
A Bug's Life cheats & codes
7 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 01062FC6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 006-2FD-3BE |
| Invincible | 000-EEE-081 |
| Almost Invincible | 900103C6 |
| Infinite Berries | 01042BC6 |
| Debug Mode | 013-5CF-E6A |
A Bug's Life walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for A Bug's Life.
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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.
A Bug's Life FAQ
When did A Bug's Life come out on the GBC?
A Bug's Life was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made A Bug's Life?
It was developed by Tiertex and published by THQ.
Is A Bug's Life multiplayer?
No. A Bug's Life is a single-player game.
How long does A Bug's Life take to play?
As a platformer, A Bug's Life 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 A Bug's Life 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.