Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Alfred Chicken
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Twilight |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1993, Alfred Chicken is an action-adventure game developed by Twilight and published by Mindscape. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alfred Chicken is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Alfred Chicken cheats & codes
16 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 7EB-EBE |
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Alfred Chicken walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Alfred Chicken FAQ
When did Alfred Chicken come out on the Game Boy?
Alfred Chicken was released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Who made Alfred Chicken?
It was developed by Twilight and published by Mindscape.
Is Alfred Chicken multiplayer?
No. Alfred Chicken is a single-player game.
How long does Alfred Chicken take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Alfred Chicken typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Alfred Chicken 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.