Bust-A-Move 4 GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Bust-A-Move 4

SystemGame Boy Color
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTaito
PublisherTaito
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Bust-A-Move 4 is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy Color, developed by Taito.

Taito also made Monkey Puncher, Puzzle Bobble 4 and Qix Adventure for the GBC.

Bust-A-Move 4 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 want story, exploration or action

What playing Bust-A-Move 4 is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Bust-A-Move 4 gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Bust-A-Move 4 cheats & codes

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

Infinite Credits01042DD5
First Pair of Digits9100EDD3
Second Pair of Digits9100ECD3
Third Pair of Digits9100EBD3
Fourth Pair of Digits9100EAD3
Automatically Beat a Stage0101DEFF

See all Bust-A-Move 4 cheats

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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.

Bust-A-Move 4 FAQ

Who made Bust-A-Move 4?

It was developed by Taito.

Is Bust-A-Move 4 multiplayer?

Yes. Bust-A-Move 4 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bust-A-Move 4 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Bust-A-Move 4 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.

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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