Game Boy · Puzzle / Action
Godzilla
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Toho Company |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Godzilla |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Hudson and published by Toho Company, Godzilla arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
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 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Godzilla series. The series also appears on other systems with Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (NES) and Super Godzilla (SNES). Hudson also made Milon's Secret Castle, Atomic Punk and Pocket Bomberman for the Game Boy.
Godzilla 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Godzilla 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.
Godzilla cheats & codes
17 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Unlimited Energy | 005-16D-19E |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | 016-E9F-E62 |
| Start With 6 Lives | 056-E9F-E62 |
| Start With 10 Lives | 096-E9F-E62 |
| Unlimited Lives | 00F-09F-E6E |
| Godzilla Loses 50% Energy On First Hit | 088-3BF-A2A |
Godzilla walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Godzilla FAQ
When did Godzilla come out on the Game Boy?
Godzilla was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Godzilla?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Toho Company.
Is Godzilla multiplayer?
Yes. Godzilla supports up to 2 players.
How long does Godzilla take to play?
As a puzzle game, Godzilla 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.
Read more about Godzilla 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.