Battle Bull Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action

Battle Bull

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenreAction
DeveloperJorudan
PublisherSETA Corporation
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Battle Bull is an action game released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by Jorudan and published by SETA Corporation.

It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan.

Battle Bull supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Battle Bull is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Battle Bull gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Battle Bull cheats & codes

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

Cannot Lose Money08D-4EF
Infinite Lives1C5-39E
Infinite Time1C5-7EF

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Battle Bull 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.

Battle Bull FAQ

When did Battle Bull come out on the Game Boy?

Battle Bull was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made Battle Bull?

It was developed by Jorudan and published by SETA Corporation.

Is Battle Bull multiplayer?

Yes. Battle Bull supports up to 2 players.

How long does Battle Bull take to play?

As an action game, Battle Bull 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.

Read more about Battle Bull 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.

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