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Game Boy Color · Adventure
Portal Runner
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Handheld Games |
| Publisher | The 3DO Company |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Army Men |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Handheld Games and published by The 3DO Company, Portal Runner arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2001 as an adventure 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.
It is part of the Army Men series; on the GBC you can also try Army Men: Air Attack, Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 and Army Men. The series also appears on other systems with Army Men: Air Attack (N64) and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes (N64). Handheld Games also made Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures, Tech Deck Skateboarding and MTV Sports: T.J. Lavin's Ultimate BMX for the GBC.
Portal Runner 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Portal Runner is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Portal Runner cheats & codes
10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Gems | 91632FC4 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 910533C4 |
| Infinite Lives | 916332C4 |
| Infinte Arrows | 916330C4 |
| Invincible | 91B00ED0
913663D0 |
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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.
Portal Runner FAQ
When did Portal Runner come out on the GBC?
Portal Runner was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made Portal Runner?
It was developed by Handheld Games and published by The 3DO Company.
Is Portal Runner multiplayer?
No. Portal Runner is a single-player game.
How long does Portal Runner take to play?
As an adventure game, Portal Runner typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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