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Game Boy · Action / Platformer
Maru's Mission
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Jaleco |
| Publisher | Jaleco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Maru's Mission is an action game developed by Jaleco. It blends action and platformer 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 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Jaleco also made Fortified Zone, Battle Unit Zeoth and Soldam for the Game Boy.
Maru's Mission is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Maru's Mission is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Maru's Mission cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 009-7CC-A2C
009-80C-808 |
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Maru's Mission walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Maru's Mission.
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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.
Maru's Mission FAQ
When did Maru's Mission come out on the Game Boy?
Maru's Mission was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Maru's Mission?
It was developed by Jaleco.
Is Maru's Mission multiplayer?
No. Maru's Mission is a single-player game.
How long does Maru's Mission take to play?
As an action game, Maru's Mission 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 Maru's Mission 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.