Bubble Ghost Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action

Bubble Ghost

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenreAction
DeveloperEre Informatique
PublisherFCI
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Ere Informatique and published by FCI, Bubble Ghost arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as an action game.

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.

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

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've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bubble Ghost 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.

Bubble Ghost gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Bubble Ghost cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Infinite lives002-ABF-3BE
Start with 2 lives011-DFF-F7E
Start with 8 lives071-DFF-F7E
Start with 11 lives0A1-DFF-F7E
Infinite continues001-90D-19E
1 continue011-BAF-E62

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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.

Bubble Ghost FAQ

When did Bubble Ghost come out on the Game Boy?

Bubble Ghost was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made Bubble Ghost?

It was developed by Ere Informatique and published by FCI.

Is Bubble Ghost multiplayer?

No. Bubble Ghost is a single-player game.

How long does Bubble Ghost take to play?

As an action game, Bubble Ghost 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.

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