Game Boy · Platformer
Hudson's Adventure Island
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Adventure Island |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Hudson, Hudson's Adventure Island arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Adventure Island.
It is part of the Adventure Island series; on the Game Boy you can also try Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise. The series also appears on other systems with Adventure Island II (NES) and Adventure Island 3 (NES). Hudson also made Milon's Secret Castle, Atomic Punk and Pocket Bomberman for the Game Boy.
Hudson's Adventure Island is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hudson's Adventure Island 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.
Hudson's Adventure Island cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00A-C88-3BE |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Lives | 098-5FF-E66 |
| Infinite Energy | 006-90E-3BE |
| Infinite Throwing Axe | 00A-67F-3BE |
| Infinite Dino | 00A-B5F-3BE |
Hudson's Adventure Island walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hudson's Adventure Island.
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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.
Hudson's Adventure Island FAQ
Who made Hudson's Adventure Island?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Hudson's Adventure Island multiplayer?
No. Hudson's Adventure Island is a single-player game.
How long does Hudson's Adventure Island take to play?
As a platformer, Hudson's Adventure Island 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 Hudson's Adventure Island 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.