The Rugrats Movie GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer / Adventure

The Rugrats Movie

SystemGame Boy Color
Released1999
GenrePlatformer, Adventure
DeveloperSoftware Creations
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesRugrats
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

The Rugrats Movie is a platformer released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Software Creations and published by THQ. It blends platformer and adventure elements.

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 Rugrats series. The series also appears on other systems with Rugrats: Search for Reptar (PS1) and Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (N64). Software Creations also made The Simpsons: Night of the Living Treehouse of Horror, Rugrats: Time Travelers and Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest for the GBC.

The Rugrats Movie 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)

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 Rugrats Movie 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 Rugrats Movie gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

The Rugrats Movie cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives01050CDE
Infinite Time01397AC3
Infinite Retries01090CDE

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The Rugrats Movie 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.

The Rugrats Movie FAQ

When did The Rugrats Movie come out on the GBC?

The Rugrats Movie was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.

Who made The Rugrats Movie?

It was developed by Software Creations and published by THQ.

Is The Rugrats Movie multiplayer?

No. The Rugrats Movie is a single-player game.

How long does The Rugrats Movie take to play?

As a platformer, The Rugrats Movie 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 The Rugrats Movie 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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