Paperboy 2 Deep cut
Game Boy Color · Action
Paperboy
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Digital Eclipse |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Paperboy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy Color, Paperboy is an action game developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Midway. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1985.
Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
It is part of the Paperboy series. The series also appears on other systems with Paperboy (NES) and Paperboy (N64). Digital Eclipse also made X-Men: Wolverine's Rage, Alice in Wonderland and Batman: Chaos in Gotham for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Paperboy is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Paperboy cheats & codes
18 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Papers | 1107A1CA |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 1104A2CA |
Paperboy 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.
Paperboy FAQ
Who made Paperboy?
It was developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Midway.
Is Paperboy multiplayer?
No. Paperboy is a single-player game.
How long does Paperboy take to play?
As an action game, Paperboy typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Paperboy 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.