Dinosaur GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Adventure

Dinosaur

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreAdventure
DeveloperUbisoft
PublisherDigital Eclipse
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Dinosaur is an adventure game developed by Ubisoft and published by Digital Eclipse.

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.

Ubisoft also made Rayman, Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers and Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood for the GBC.

Dinosaur is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dinosaur is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Dinosaur gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Dinosaur cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code (Must Be On)0102A4D3
Infinite Health Flowers016237D3

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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.

Dinosaur FAQ

When did Dinosaur come out on the GBC?

Dinosaur was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Dinosaur?

It was developed by Ubisoft and published by Digital Eclipse.

Is Dinosaur multiplayer?

No. Dinosaur is a single-player game.

How long does Dinosaur take to play?

As an adventure game, Dinosaur typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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