Grand Theft Auto 2 Classic
Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / Racing
Grand Theft Auto
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Racing |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Grand Theft Auto |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Grand Theft Auto is an action-adventure game developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive. It blends action-adventure and racing elements.
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.
It is part of the Grand Theft Auto series; on the GBC you can also try Grand Theft Auto 2. 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Grand Theft Auto 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 cheats & codes
14 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 01091EDA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo Machine Gun | 0164A1D2 |
| Infinite Ammo Pistol | 0164A0D2 |
| Infinite Ammo Flame Thrower | 0164A3D2 |
| Weapon Modifier | 0101A4D2 |
| Infinite Ammo Rocket Launcher | 0164A2D2 |
Grand Theft Auto walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Grand Theft Auto.
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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 FAQ
When did Grand Theft Auto come out on the GBC?
Grand Theft Auto was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Grand Theft Auto?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Grand Theft Auto multiplayer?
No. Grand Theft Auto is a single-player game.
How long does Grand Theft Auto take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto 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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