Game Boy Color · Shoot 'em Up
Yars' Revenge
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Telegames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Color, Yars' Revenge is a shoot 'em up developed by Atari and published by Telegames.
Atari also made Missile Command, 720° and San Francisco Rush 2049 for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Yars' Revenge is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Yars' Revenge cheats & codes
2 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 01041FC0 |
|---|
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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.
Yars' Revenge FAQ
Who made Yars' Revenge?
It was developed by Atari and published by Telegames.
Is Yars' Revenge multiplayer?
No. Yars' Revenge is a single-player game.
How long does Yars' Revenge take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Yars' Revenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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