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Game Boy · Puzzle

Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSoftware Creations
PublisherSony
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure is a puzzle game developed by Software Creations and published by Sony.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi.

Software Creations also made The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk, Spot: The Video Game and Foreman For Real for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite AirFA4-F0B 004-F2E 002-8EE

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Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure FAQ

When did Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure come out on the Game Boy?

Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure?

It was developed by Software Creations and published by Sony.

Is Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure multiplayer?

No. Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure take to play?

As a puzzle game, Altered Space: A 3-D Alien Adventure 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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