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Game Boy · Platformer
Gargoyle's Quest
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Gargoyle's Quest |
| ESRB | NOT RATED |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Gargoyle's Quest is a platformer developed by Capcom.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan. Among the 164 Game Boy platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gargoyle's Quest series. The series also appears on other systems with Demon's Crest (SNES) and Gargoyle's Quest II (NES). Capcom also made DuckTales, DuckTales 2 and Darkwing Duck 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 want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gargoyle's Quest 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.
Gargoyle's Quest cheats & codes
22 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 01??0AC2 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Flying Time | 01FF12DF |
| Max Flying Time | 010213DF |
| All Weapons | 010216DF |
| Infinite Lives | 010517DF |
| 99 Vials | 016318DF |
Gargoyle's Quest walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gargoyle's Quest.
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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.
Gargoyle's Quest FAQ
When did Gargoyle's Quest come out on the Game Boy?
Gargoyle's Quest was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Gargoyle's Quest?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Gargoyle's Quest multiplayer?
No. Gargoyle's Quest is a single-player game.
How long does Gargoyle's Quest take to play?
As a platformer, Gargoyle's Quest 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 Gargoyle's Quest 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.