Tonic Trouble GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer

Tonic Trouble

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2000
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperRFX Interactive
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2000, Tonic Trouble is a platformer developed by RFX Interactive and published by Ubisoft.

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.

RFX Interactive also made Antz Racing, Inspector Gadget: Operation Madkactus and Merlin for the GBC.

Tonic Trouble 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 Tonic Trouble 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.

Tonic Trouble gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Tonic Trouble cheats & codes

8 codes on file (Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:

Unendlich Leben$0D24DDDD
Unedlich Energie$0D2855DD

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Tonic Trouble 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.

Tonic Trouble FAQ

When did Tonic Trouble come out on the GBC?

Tonic Trouble was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.

Who made Tonic Trouble?

It was developed by RFX Interactive and published by Ubisoft.

Is Tonic Trouble multiplayer?

No. Tonic Trouble is a single-player game.

How long does Tonic Trouble take to play?

As a platformer, Tonic Trouble 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 Tonic Trouble 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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