Game Boy Camera Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action

Game Boy Camera

SystemGame Boy
GenreAction
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Game Boy Camera arrived on the Game Boy as an action game.

Game Boy Camera 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)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Game Boy Camera 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.

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

Game Boy Camera cheats & codes

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

Quick Score Gain01FF68D8
Always Double Laser01021AD8
Machine Gun Laser010818D8
Quick Score Gain01FFE6D9
Ball Speed Modifer0100E7D9
00 Seconds Total010029D0

See all Game Boy Camera 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.

Game Boy Camera FAQ

Is Game Boy Camera multiplayer?

No. Game Boy Camera is a single-player game.

How long does Game Boy Camera take to play?

As an action game, Game Boy Camera 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.

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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