Quest: Fantasy Challenge GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action

Quest: Fantasy Challenge

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SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenreAction
DeveloperImagineer
PublisherSunsoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesQuest
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Quest: Fantasy Challenge is an action game developed by Imagineer and published by Sunsoft.

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.

It is part of the Quest series; on the GBC you can also try Holy Magic Century.

Quest: Fantasy Challenge is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Quest: Fantasy Challenge 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.

Quest: Fantasy Challenge gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Quest: Fantasy Challenge cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives010227C2
No Enemies910044C5
Invincibility91082EC2

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Quest: Fantasy Challenge 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.

Quest: Fantasy Challenge FAQ

When did Quest: Fantasy Challenge come out on the GBC?

Quest: Fantasy Challenge was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Quest: Fantasy Challenge?

It was developed by Imagineer and published by Sunsoft.

Is Quest: Fantasy Challenge multiplayer?

No. Quest: Fantasy Challenge is a single-player game.

How long does Quest: Fantasy Challenge take to play?

As an action game, Quest: Fantasy Challenge 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 Quest: Fantasy Challenge 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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