Cyraid Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Cyraid

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSAS Sakata
PublisherNEXOFT Corporation
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1991, Cyraid is a puzzle game developed by SAS Sakata and published by NEXOFT Corporation.

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.

Cyraid supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Cyraid is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Cyraid gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Cyraid cheats & codes

23 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00D-8CB-E6E
Start With 4 Lives04E-7CE-F7E
Start With 6 Lives06E-7CE-F7E
Start With 9 Lives09E-7CE-F7E
1st Nasty On Bottom Level Of Stage 1 Is Removed From The Game000-729-E6E
Collect Only 1 Energy Capsule & All Enemy Robots Are Destroyed (Can Proceed To Next Room)AFA-4EE-19E

See all Cyraid cheats

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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.

Cyraid FAQ

When did Cyraid come out on the Game Boy?

Cyraid was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Cyraid?

It was developed by SAS Sakata and published by NEXOFT Corporation.

Is Cyraid multiplayer?

Yes. Cyraid supports up to 2 players.

How long does Cyraid take to play?

As a puzzle game, Cyraid typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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