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Monster Rancher Explorer
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Graphic Research Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Solomon's Key |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Monster Rancher Explorer is a puzzle game developed by Graphic Research Co., Ltd. and published by Tecmo.
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. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Solomon's Key series.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Monster Rancher Explorer 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.
Monster Rancher Explorer cheats & codes
35 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time (Turn Switch Off After Levels) | 0199D2C2 |
|---|---|
| Level Modifier | 01??C0C2 |
| Max Monsters Rescued | 0109C4C2 |
| Infinite Lives | 0199C3C2 |
| Invulnerable | 0103C5C2 |
| Infinite Ammo | 0103CCC2 |
Monster Rancher Explorer walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
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Monster Rancher Explorer FAQ
When did Monster Rancher Explorer come out on the GBC?
Monster Rancher Explorer was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Monster Rancher Explorer?
It was developed by Graphic Research Co., Ltd. and published by Tecmo.
Is Monster Rancher Explorer multiplayer?
No. Monster Rancher Explorer is a single-player game.
How long does Monster Rancher Explorer take to play?
As a puzzle game, Monster Rancher Explorer 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 Monster Rancher Explorer 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.