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Game Boy Color · Action / Puzzle

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperEd Magnin and Associates
PublisherThe Learning Company
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day is an action game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Ed Magnin and Associates and published by The Learning Company. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2.

Ed Magnin and Associates also made Wings of Fury and Extreme Sports with the Berenstain Bears for the GBC.

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day 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)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day 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.

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day cheats & codes

1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Immediately Earn A Yellow Star (In Basketball Mini-Game)01996FC2

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Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day FAQ

When did Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day come out on the GBC?

Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day?

It was developed by Ed Magnin and Associates and published by The Learning Company.

Is Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day multiplayer?

No. Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day is a single-player game.

How long does Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day take to play?

As an action game, Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day 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 Arthur's Absolutely Fun Day 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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