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Game Boy · Platformer / Puzzle
Catrap
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer, Puzzle |
| Developer | ASK Kodansha |
| Publisher | Asmik |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Catrap is a platformer developed by ASK Kodansha and published by Asmik. It blends platformer and puzzle elements.
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. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.
ASK Kodansha also made Alien vs Predator: The Last of His Clan for the Game Boy.
Catrap 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Catrap 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.
Catrap cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Choose final level | 006-B7F-E6E |
|---|---|
| Can't undo mistakes | 216-3EF-F79 |
| Stop timer | 216-57F-D5D |
| Run left or right thru anything (press Code Screen) | 189-96D-08A |
| Stops you from falling down | C9D-8DD-F78 |
Catrap 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.
Catrap FAQ
When did Catrap come out on the Game Boy?
Catrap was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Catrap?
It was developed by ASK Kodansha and published by Asmik.
Is Catrap multiplayer?
No. Catrap is a single-player game.
How long does Catrap take to play?
As a platformer, Catrap 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 Catrap 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.