In Your Face Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

In Your Face

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenreSports
DeveloperJaleco
PublisherJaleco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1990, In Your Face is a sports game developed by Jaleco.

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.

Jaleco also made Maru's Mission, Fortified Zone and Battle Unit Zeoth for the Game Boy.

In Your Face supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters

What playing In Your Face is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

In Your Face gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

In Your Face cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Computer Can't Score (When It Scores, You Get The Points)004-E9E-6E6
Opponents Are Frozen (2-On-2 Game)C38-AAF-E61
5-Second Game05A-08E-80F
10-Second Game0AA-08E-80F
20-Second Game20A-08E-80F

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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.

In Your Face FAQ

When did In Your Face come out on the Game Boy?

In Your Face was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made In Your Face?

It was developed by Jaleco.

Is In Your Face multiplayer?

Yes. In Your Face supports up to 2 players.

How long does In Your Face take to play?

As a sports game, In Your Face 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.

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.

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