Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure

Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenreAction-Adventure
PublisherTam
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi is an action-adventure game published by Tam.

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 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #21 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 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 Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi 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.

Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi 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.

Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi FAQ

When did Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi come out on the GBC?

Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi?

published by Tam.

Is Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi multiplayer?

No. Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi is a single-player game.

How long does Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi 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 Kikansha Thomas – Sodor-tou no Nakama-tachi 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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