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Game Boy · RPG
Legend of the River King GB
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Natsume |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | River King |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1997, Legend of the River King GB is a role-playing game developed by TOSE and published by Natsume.
It landed about 8 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1997 include Castlevania Legends, Donkey Kong Land III and Harvest Moon GB. Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the River King series. The series also appears on other systems with River King: Mystic Valley (DS). TOSE also made Kirby's Block Ball, Hyper Lode Runner and Bases Loaded for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Legend of the River King GB is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Legend of the River King GB cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FAD-0AE |
|---|---|
| Infinite Money | FA5-359 |
| Infinite Baits | 1C5-ADA |
Legend of the River King GB 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.
Legend of the River King GB FAQ
When did Legend of the River King GB come out on the Game Boy?
Legend of the River King GB was released for the Game Boy in 1997.
Who made Legend of the River King GB?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Natsume.
Is Legend of the River King GB multiplayer?
No. Legend of the River King GB is a single-player game.
How long does Legend of the River King GB take to play?
As a role-playing game, Legend of the River King GB typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Legend of the River King GB 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.