Laura GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Laura

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperPlanet Interactive
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Laura is a puzzle game released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, 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.

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

Laura is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Laura is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Laura 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.

Laura FAQ

When did Laura come out on the GBC?

Laura was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Laura?

It was developed by Planet Interactive and published by Ubisoft.

Is Laura multiplayer?

No. Laura is a single-player game.

How long does Laura take to play?

As a puzzle game, Laura typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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