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Game Boy · Platformer
Cutthroat Island
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Software Creations |
| Publisher | Acclaim |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Cutthroat Island is a platformer released for the Game Boy, developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim.
Software Creations also made The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk, Spot: The Video Game and Foreman For Real for the Game Boy.
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)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Cutthroat Island 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.
Cutthroat Island cheats & codes
6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 012898D9 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 01039ED9 |
Cutthroat Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Cutthroat Island.
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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.
Cutthroat Island FAQ
Who made Cutthroat Island?
It was developed by Software Creations and published by Acclaim.
Is Cutthroat Island multiplayer?
No. Cutthroat Island is a single-player game.
How long does Cutthroat Island take to play?
As a platformer, Cutthroat Island 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 Cutthroat Island 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.