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Game Boy · Puzzle / Strategy
Heiankyo Alien
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Live Planning |
| Publisher | Meldac |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Live Planning and published by Meldac, Heiankyo Alien arrived on the Game Boy in 1990 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy 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.
Heiankyo Alien 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 Heiankyo Alien 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.
Heiankyo Alien cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Start with 1 life | 01D-0AC-F7E |
|---|---|
| Start with 10 lives | 0AD-0AC-F7E |
| Start with 20 lives | 14D-0AC-F7E |
| Infinite lives | A75-7FB-3BE |
| Freeze aliens (can switch on/off) | C34-5BC-A21 |
| Slow motion game | 214-5BC-A21 |
Heiankyo Alien 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.
Heiankyo Alien FAQ
When did Heiankyo Alien come out on the Game Boy?
Heiankyo Alien was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Heiankyo Alien?
It was developed by Live Planning and published by Meldac.
Is Heiankyo Alien multiplayer?
Yes. Heiankyo Alien supports up to 2 players.
How long does Heiankyo Alien take to play?
As a puzzle game, Heiankyo Alien 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 Heiankyo Alien 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.