Avenging Spirit Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Avenging Spirit

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperC.P. Brain
PublisherJaleco
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by C.P. Brain and published by Jaleco, Avenging Spirit arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

Avenging Spirit 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)
  • you've played the Game Boy 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 Avenging Spirit 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.

Avenging Spirit gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Avenging Spirit cheats & codes

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

Infinite "L" Energy Except Against SpikesFAE-B5D-4C1
Start With 1/2 Energy0A3-2BC-B3A
Start With 1/4 Energy053-2BC-B3A
Start With 3/4 Energy0F3-2BC-B3A
Start On Level 2029-B9C-E6E
Start On Level 4049-B9C-E6E

See all Avenging Spirit cheats

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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.

Avenging Spirit FAQ

Who made Avenging Spirit?

It was developed by C.P. Brain and published by Jaleco.

Is Avenging Spirit multiplayer?

No. Avenging Spirit is a single-player game.

How long does Avenging Spirit take to play?

As a platformer, Avenging Spirit 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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