Cool Spot Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Cool Spot

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperVirgin Interactive
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Cool Spot is a platformer released for the Game Boy, developed by Virgin Interactive.

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

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 Cool Spot 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.

Cool Spot gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Cool Spot cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives0109E4DB
Infinite Energy0107DADB
Infinite Time013197DB
Invincibility01028DDB
Blink Longer After Taking DamageFF9-C2F-4CA
InvulnerabilityC96-90F-19E

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Cool Spot 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.

Cool Spot FAQ

Who made Cool Spot?

It was developed by Virgin Interactive.

Is Cool Spot multiplayer?

No. Cool Spot is a single-player game.

How long does Cool Spot take to play?

As a platformer, Cool Spot 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 Cool Spot 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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