Rox GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Rox

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperAltron
PublisherTitus
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Rox is a puzzle game developed by Altron and published by Titus.

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.

Altron also made Dexter's Laboratory: Robot Rampage, Elevator Action EX and Backgammon for the GBC.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Rox 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.

Rox gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

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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.

Rox FAQ

When did Rox come out on the GBC?

Rox was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Rox?

It was developed by Altron and published by Titus.

How long does Rox take to play?

As a puzzle game, Rox 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.

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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