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Game Boy Color · Shoot 'em Up / Strategy
Cannon Fodder
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Strategy |
| Developer | Sensible Software |
| Publisher | Codemasters |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Cannon Fodder |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Cannon Fodder is a shoot 'em up developed by Sensible Software and published by Codemasters. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends shoot 'em up and strategy 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 13 GBC shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Cannon Fodder series. The series also appears on other systems with Cannon Fodder (Genesis) and Cannon Fodder (SNES).
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cannon Fodder 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.
Cannon Fodder cheats & codes
6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Soldiers | 015AEEC1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Grenades | 01042FCE |
| Infinite Rockets | 010430CE |
Cannon Fodder 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.
Cannon Fodder FAQ
When did Cannon Fodder come out on the GBC?
Cannon Fodder was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Cannon Fodder?
It was developed by Sensible Software and published by Codemasters.
Is Cannon Fodder multiplayer?
No. Cannon Fodder is a single-player game.
How long does Cannon Fodder take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Cannon Fodder 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 Cannon Fodder 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.