Bionic Commando: Elite Forces GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Action

Bionic Commando: Elite Forces

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesBionic Commando
ESRBE
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 6

Bionic Commando: Elite Forces is an action-adventure game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and action 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. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bionic Commando series. The series also appears on other systems with Bionic Commando (NES) and Bionic Commando (Game Boy). Nintendo also made Wario Land II, Wario Land 3 and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for the GBC.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bionic Commando: Elite Forces is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Bionic Commando: Elite Forces gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Bionic Commando: Elite Forces cheats & codes

14 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Lives1C8-C4A
Infinite Energy1CD-14D

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Bionic Commando: Elite Forces walkthroughs & guides

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Bionic Commando: Elite Forces FAQ

When did Bionic Commando: Elite Forces come out on the GBC?

Bionic Commando: Elite Forces was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Bionic Commando: Elite Forces?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Bionic Commando: Elite Forces multiplayer?

No. Bionic Commando: Elite Forces is a single-player game.

How long does Bionic Commando: Elite Forces take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Bionic Commando: Elite Forces typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bionic Commando: Elite Forces 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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