The Mummy GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer

The Mummy

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesThe Mummy
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, The Mummy is a platformer developed by Konami.

It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2.

It is part of the The Mummy series. The series also appears on other systems with The Mummy (PS1) and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (DS). Konami also made Metal Gear Solid, Frogger and Spawn for the GBC.

The Mummy 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 The Mummy 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.

The Mummy gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

The Mummy cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health0110E8D2

See all The Mummy cheats

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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.

The Mummy FAQ

When did The Mummy come out on the GBC?

The Mummy was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made The Mummy?

It was developed by Konami.

Is The Mummy multiplayer?

No. The Mummy is a single-player game.

How long does The Mummy take to play?

As a platformer, The Mummy 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.

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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