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Game Boy Color · RPG
Lufia: The Legend Returns
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Neverland Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Natsume |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Neverland Co., Ltd. and published by Natsume, Lufia: The Legend Returns arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2001 as a role-playing game.
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 31 GBC RPGs in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Lufia: The Legend Returns is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
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 Lufia: The Legend Returns 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.
Lufia: The Legend Returns cheats & codes
42 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| 1 Hit Enemy Kills | 95FF20D6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite IP | 93FF11D6 |
| Max Level | 93FF62D5 |
| Item Modifier Slot 1 | 06XX86D1
06FY87D1 |
| Infinite Cash | 939F51D5
938652D5
930153D5 |
Lufia: The Legend Returns walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
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Lufia: The Legend Returns FAQ
When did Lufia: The Legend Returns come out on the GBC?
Lufia: The Legend Returns was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made Lufia: The Legend Returns?
It was developed by Neverland Co., Ltd. and published by Natsume.
Is Lufia: The Legend Returns multiplayer?
No. Lufia: The Legend Returns is a single-player game.
How long does Lufia: The Legend Returns take to play?
As a role-playing game, Lufia: The Legend Returns 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 Lufia: The Legend Returns 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.