Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics GBC box art

Game Boy Color · RPG

Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenreRPG
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics is a role-playing game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, published by Nintendo.

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 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

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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.

Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics FAQ

When did Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics come out on the GBC?

Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics?

published by Nintendo.

Is Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics multiplayer?

No. Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics is a single-player game.

How long does Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics take to play?

As a role-playing game, Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kakurenbo Battle Monster Tactics 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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