Game Boy Color · Beat 'em Up
Blade
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Blade is a beat 'em up developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Activision.
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.
HAL Laboratory also made X-Men: Mutant Wars for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Blade is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Blade cheats & codes
20 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 018040C4 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Glaive | 0109B5CC |
| Infinite Scatter Gun | 010950C8 |
| Max Serum | 010777C4 |
| Max Armor | 010778C4 |
| Max Ammo | 010779C4 |
Blade walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Blade.
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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.
Blade FAQ
When did Blade come out on the GBC?
Blade was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Blade?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Activision.
Is Blade multiplayer?
No. Blade is a single-player game.
How long does Blade take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Blade 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.
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