Metal Walker GBC box art

Game Boy Color · RPG

Metal Walker

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenreRPG
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherCapcom
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Metal Walker is a role-playing game developed by Capcom.

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 #20 by legacy score.

Capcom also made Mega Man Xtreme, Mega Man Xtreme 2 and Ghosts 'n Goblins for the GBC.

Metal Walker supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • 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 only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Metal Walker 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.

Metal Walker gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Metal Walker cheats & codes

22 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Max Level916310C8
Max Defense91FFF4C7
Max Attack91FFF2C7
Max Move91FFF6C7
Max Weight91FFF8C7
Max HP01E7FCC7 0103FDC7

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Metal Walker walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Metal Walker FAQ

When did Metal Walker come out on the GBC?

Metal Walker was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Metal Walker?

It was developed by Capcom.

Is Metal Walker multiplayer?

Yes. Metal Walker supports up to 2 players.

How long does Metal Walker take to play?

As a role-playing game, Metal Walker 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 Metal Walker 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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