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Game Boy Color · Platformer
Reservoir Rat
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Reservoir Rat is a platformer released in 1998 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest.
Tarantula Studios also made Grand Theft Auto 2, Austin Powers: Oh, Behave! and Austin Powers: Welcome to My Underground Lair! for the GBC.
Reservoir Rat is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Reservoir Rat is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
If you like Reservoir Rat, the Matrix also picks…
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Classic
Super Mario Land Classic
New Super Mario Bros. Classic
Sonic Advance Classic
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Classic
Super Mario 64 DS Classic
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.
Reservoir Rat FAQ
When did Reservoir Rat come out on the GBC?
Reservoir Rat was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made Reservoir Rat?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Reservoir Rat multiplayer?
No. Reservoir Rat is a single-player game.
How long does Reservoir Rat take to play?
As a platformer, Reservoir Rat 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.
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