Max Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Max

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperA Wave Inc
PublisherKing Record Co. Ltd.
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy, Max is a platformer developed by A Wave Inc and published by King Record Co. Ltd..

A Wave Inc also made The Adventures of Star Saver for the Game Boy.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Max 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.

Max gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Max cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Invincibility0109E8C0
Infinite RocketsFA8-DDF-4C1
Infinite HealthC9B-F6F-3BE
Don't Stop Blinking After Taking Damage00B-7DF-3BA
Infinite Lives008-C9E-3BE
Hit Anywhere185-1AA-08A 185-0DA-08A 184-B5A-08A 184-A8A-08A

See all Max cheats

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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.

Max FAQ

Who made Max?

It was developed by A Wave Inc and published by King Record Co. Ltd..

Is Max multiplayer?

No. Max is a single-player game.

How long does Max take to play?

As a platformer, Max 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.

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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