BreakThru! Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

BreakThru!

SystemGame Boy
Released1995
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperZoo Corporation
PublisherSpectrum Holobyte
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

BreakThru! is a puzzle game released in 1995 for the Game Boy, developed by Zoo Corporation and published by Spectrum Holobyte.

It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.

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

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing BreakThru! 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.

BreakThru! gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

BreakThru! cheats & codes

2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Time0136EBDA

See all BreakThru! cheats

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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.

BreakThru! FAQ

When did BreakThru! come out on the Game Boy?

BreakThru! was released for the Game Boy in 1995.

Who made BreakThru!?

It was developed by Zoo Corporation and published by Spectrum Holobyte.

Is BreakThru! multiplayer?

Yes. BreakThru! supports up to 2 players.

How long does BreakThru! take to play?

As a puzzle game, BreakThru! 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.

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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