Game Boy Color · Shooter / RPG
Daikatana
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Shooter, RPG |
| Developer | Will |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Daikatana is a shooter released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Will and published by Kemco. Depending on the region, you may also know it as John Romero's Daikatana. It blends shooter and RPG 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 8 GBC shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Will also made Robopon Sun, Star, and Moon Versions 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 want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Daikatana is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Daikatana cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Jump in Midair | 00B-7C9-A2F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo Sub Weapons | FAA-3B9-4C1 |
| Invincibility Enemies | C32-2BA-801 |
| Hit Anywhere | 182-D5A-801
1E2-D6A-2A3 |
| Hit Anywhere Sub Weapons | 29F-04B-F7D
18F-03B-801 |
| Get Items From Anywhere | 18F-189-801
20F-199-2A4 |
Daikatana walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Daikatana.
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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.
Daikatana FAQ
When did Daikatana come out on the GBC?
Daikatana was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Daikatana?
It was developed by Will and published by Kemco.
Is Daikatana multiplayer?
No. Daikatana is a single-player game.
How long does Daikatana take to play?
As a shooter, Daikatana 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 Daikatana 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.