Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge Classic
Game Boy · Action / Platformer
Mega Man V
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mega Man |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by Capcom, Mega Man V arrived on the Game Boy in 1994 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Space Invaders and The Simpsons: Bart & the Beanstalk. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mega Man series; on the Game Boy you can also try Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge, Mega Man III and Mega Man IV. The series also appears on other systems with Mega Man (NES) and Mega Man 2 (NES). Capcom also made DuckTales, DuckTales 2 and Darkwing Duck for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mega Man V 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.
Mega Man V cheats & codes
90 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 01B-75F-915 |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Lives | 01B-EAF-E66 |
| Start With 5 Lives | 05B-EAF-E66 |
| Start With 9 Lives | 09B-EAF-E66 |
| Infinite Energy | 004-1D9-3B7 |
| Start With About 1/4 Energy | 269-44F-808 |
Mega Man V walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mega Man V.
If you like Mega Man V, the Matrix also picks…
Mega Man III Classic
Mega Man IV Classic
Mega Man II Classic
Mega Man 4 Classic
Mega Man X Classic
Mega Man Xtreme Classic
Mega Man 5 Classic
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.
Mega Man V FAQ
When did Mega Man V come out on the Game Boy?
Mega Man V was released for the Game Boy in 1994.
Who made Mega Man V?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Mega Man V multiplayer?
No. Mega Man V is a single-player game.
How long does Mega Man V take to play?
As an action game, Mega Man V 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 Mega Man V 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.