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Game Boy Color · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Asteroids
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Syrox Developments, Ltd. |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd. and published by Activision, Asteroids arrived on the Game Boy Color as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Among the 13 GBC shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Asteroids supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Asteroids is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Asteroids cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | 013-15F-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 5 Lives | 053-15F-E66 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 093-15F-E66 |
| Infinite Lives | 003-83F-3BE |
| No Extra Rocks As You Go Up Levels | 00A-7ED-3BA |
| Rocks Go Thru You Unless You Move From The Middle | 01C-B4D-F76
003-9CF-3BE |
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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.
Asteroids FAQ
Who made Asteroids?
It was developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd. and published by Activision.
Is Asteroids multiplayer?
Yes. Asteroids supports up to 2 players.
How long does Asteroids take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Asteroids 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 Asteroids 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.