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Missile Command
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1980) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Missile Command is a shoot 'em up released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Atari and published by Hasbro Interactive. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1980.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 13 GBC shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Atari also made 720°, San Francisco Rush 2049 and Rampart for the GBC.
Missile Command supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Missile Command is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Missile Command cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Game Genie, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Invincible Bases | FF6-BBD-191 |
|---|---|
| New York | 02F-28E-E6A |
| London | 04F-28E-E6A |
| Sydney | 06F-28E-E6A |
| Paris | 08F-28E-E6A |
| Moscow | 0AF-28E-E6A |
Missile Command walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Missile Command.
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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.
Missile Command FAQ
When did Missile Command come out on the GBC?
Missile Command was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999; the original game dates back to 1980.
Who made Missile Command?
It was developed by Atari and published by Hasbro Interactive.
Is Missile Command multiplayer?
Yes. Missile Command supports up to 2 players.
How long does Missile Command take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Missile Command 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.
Read more about Missile Command 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.