Cave Noire Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / RPG

Cave Noire

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenreAction, RPG
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Cave Noire is an action game developed by Konami. It blends action and RPG elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi.

Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.

Cave Noire is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Cave Noire 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.

Cave Noire gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Cave Noire cheats & codes

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

Current HP Modifier010020C1
Max HP Modifier010024C1
Attack Modifier010029C1
Defense Modifier01002AC1
Luck Modifier010023C1
Exit Always Open Quest 101006BC1

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Cave Noire 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.

Cave Noire FAQ

When did Cave Noire come out on the Game Boy?

Cave Noire was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Cave Noire?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Cave Noire multiplayer?

No. Cave Noire is a single-player game.

How long does Cave Noire take to play?

As an action game, Cave Noire 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 Cave Noire 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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