Hands of Time GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Adventure

Hands of Time

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenreAdventure
DeveloperMirage Media
PublisherTitus
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Hands of Time is an adventure game developed by Mirage Media and published by Titus.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 25 GBC adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Hands of Time supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Hands of Time 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.

Hands of Time gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Hands of Time cheats & codes

33 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Health9160AEC0
Rapid Fire9104BDC5
Always Run9101D8C8 9101D9C8

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Hands of Time 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.

Hands of Time FAQ

When did Hands of Time come out on the GBC?

Hands of Time was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Hands of Time?

It was developed by Mirage Media and published by Titus.

Is Hands of Time multiplayer?

Yes. Hands of Time supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hands of Time take to play?

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

Read more about Hands of Time 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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