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Game Boy Color · Adventure

Hype: The Time Quest

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPlanet Interactive
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPlaymobil
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Hype: The Time Quest is an adventure game developed by Planet Interactive and published by Ubisoft.

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.

It is part of the Playmobil series. Planet Interactive also made Spirou: The Robot Invasion, Dracula: Crazy Vampire and Gold and Glory: The Road to El Dorado for the GBC.

Hype: The Time Quest 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 Hype: The Time Quest 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.

Hype: The Time Quest gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Hype: The Time Quest walkthroughs & guides

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Hype: The Time Quest FAQ

When did Hype: The Time Quest come out on the GBC?

Hype: The Time Quest was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Hype: The Time Quest?

It was developed by Planet Interactive and published by Ubisoft.

Is Hype: The Time Quest multiplayer?

Yes. Hype: The Time Quest supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hype: The Time Quest take to play?

As an adventure game, Hype: The Time Quest 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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