Prophecy: The Viking Child Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Prophecy: The Viking Child

SystemGame Boy
Released1992
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperImagitec Design
PublisherGameTek
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek, Prophecy: The Viking Child arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as a platformer.

It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III.

Imagitec Design also made The Humans 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 Prophecy: The Viking Child 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.

Prophecy: The Viking Child gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Prophecy: The Viking Child cheats & codes

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

Start With 4 Lives034-A0F-E6E
Start With 7 Lives064-A0F-E6E
Start With 10 Lives094-A0F-E6E
Infinite LivesFAE-04C-4C1
Infinite EnergyFAD-F5C-4C1
Each Coin Gives Lots Of Money00D-9BD-19B

See all Prophecy: The Viking Child cheats

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Prophecy: The Viking Child FAQ

When did Prophecy: The Viking Child come out on the Game Boy?

Prophecy: The Viking Child was released for the Game Boy in 1992.

Who made Prophecy: The Viking Child?

It was developed by Imagitec Design and published by GameTek.

Is Prophecy: The Viking Child multiplayer?

No. Prophecy: The Viking Child is a single-player game.

How long does Prophecy: The Viking Child take to play?

As a platformer, Prophecy: The Viking Child 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.

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