Woody Woodpecker GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Platformer

Woody Woodpecker

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperDreamcatcher
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesWoody Woodpecker
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Woody Woodpecker is a platformer released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Dreamcatcher and published by Nintendo.

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.

It is part of the Woody Woodpecker series. The series also appears on other systems with Woody Woodpecker Racing (PS1).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Woody Woodpecker 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.

Woody Woodpecker gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Woody Woodpecker cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Credits Accessible (Main Menu)033-D3C-E62

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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.

Woody Woodpecker FAQ

When did Woody Woodpecker come out on the GBC?

Woody Woodpecker was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Woody Woodpecker?

It was developed by Dreamcatcher and published by Nintendo.

Is Woody Woodpecker multiplayer?

No. Woody Woodpecker is a single-player game.

How long does Woody Woodpecker take to play?

As a platformer, Woody Woodpecker 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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