Rugrats: Time Travelers GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Action

Rugrats: Time Travelers

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

Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999, Rugrats: Time Travelers is an action game developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.

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.

Software Creations also made The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror, The Rugrats Movie and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest for the GBC.

Rugrats: Time Travelers 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 Rugrats: Time Travelers 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.

Rugrats: Time Travelers gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Rugrats: Time Travelers cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time01397CC2
No Items On Pick Up01000AC2

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Rugrats: Time Travelers 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.

Rugrats: Time Travelers FAQ

When did Rugrats: Time Travelers come out on the GBC?

Rugrats: Time Travelers was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made Rugrats: Time Travelers?

It was developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.

Is Rugrats: Time Travelers multiplayer?

No. Rugrats: Time Travelers is a single-player game.

How long does Rugrats: Time Travelers take to play?

As an action game, Rugrats: Time Travelers 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 Rugrats: Time Travelers 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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