Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Racing
Grand Theft Auto 2
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Racing |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Rockstar Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto 2 arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and racing 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 Metal Gear Solid. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Grand Theft Auto series; on the GBC you can also try Grand Theft Auto. The series also appears on other systems with Grand Theft Auto (PS1) and Grand Theft Auto 2 (PS1). Tarantula Studios also made Austin Powers: Oh, Behave!, Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! and Evel Knievel for the GBC.
Grand Theft Auto 2 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 want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Grand Theft Auto 2 is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Grand Theft Auto 2 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 010577D6 |
|---|---|
| Have All Weapons | 01FFA0D6 |
| Infinte Pistol Ammo | 015088D6 |
| Infinte S.Gun Ammo | 01508CD6 |
| Infinite Uzi Ammo | 01508ED6 |
| Infinite Cocktails | 015090D6 |
Grand Theft Auto 2 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.
Grand Theft Auto 2 FAQ
When did Grand Theft Auto 2 come out on the GBC?
Grand Theft Auto 2 was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Grand Theft Auto 2?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Rockstar Games.
Is Grand Theft Auto 2 multiplayer?
No. Grand Theft Auto 2 is a single-player game.
How long does Grand Theft Auto 2 take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto 2 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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