Gear Works Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Gear Works

SystemGame Boy
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTeque
PublisherSony Electronic Publishing
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBNOT RATED
LegacyDeep cut

Gear Works is a puzzle game released for the Game Boy, developed by Teque and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.

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

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Gear Works 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.

Gear Works gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Gear Works cheats & codes

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

Freeze Time0100DAC5
Infinite Lives0103E0C3

See all Gear Works 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.

Gear Works FAQ

Who made Gear Works?

It was developed by Teque and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.

Is Gear Works multiplayer?

No. Gear Works is a single-player game.

How long does Gear Works take to play?

As a puzzle game, Gear Works 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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