Cool Bricks GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action

Cool Bricks

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreAction
DeveloperPukka Games
PublisherSCi Games
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Cool Bricks is an action game released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Pukka Games and published by SCi Games.

It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch.

Pukka Games also made Thunderbirds 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Cool Bricks is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Cool Bricks gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Cool Bricks cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite LivesFA2-0CE-4C1
Paddle Hits Ball Anywhere008-58E-4C6 008-55E-5D2

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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.

Cool Bricks FAQ

When did Cool Bricks come out on the GBC?

Cool Bricks was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Cool Bricks?

It was developed by Pukka Games and published by SCi Games.

Is Cool Bricks multiplayer?

No. Cool Bricks is a single-player game.

How long does Cool Bricks take to play?

As an action game, Cool Bricks typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Cool Bricks 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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