Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer / Strategy

Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenrePlatformer, Strategy
DeveloperRFX Interactive
PublisherLight & Shadow Productions (LSP)
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus is a platformer developed by RFX Interactive and published by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP). It blends platformer and strategy 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 Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 99 GBC platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

RFX Interactive also made Antz Racing, Tonic Trouble and Merlin for the GBC.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health Gadget9110C5CA
Infinite Health Penny & Brain9103C6CA
Infinite Lives9163C4CA
Max G Bonus9114C3CA
Level Modifier91??52CA
Have Rubber Arrow91FF49CC

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Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus walkthroughs & guides

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Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus FAQ

When did Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus come out on the GBC?

Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus?

It was developed by RFX Interactive and published by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP).

Is Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus multiplayer?

No. Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus is a single-player game.

How long does Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus take to play?

As a platformer, Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus 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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