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Game Boy · Puzzle
Reservoir Rat
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Tarantula Studios |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive, Reservoir Rat arrived on the Game Boy in 1998 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 9 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1998 include Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and Frogger.
Tarantula Studios also made Cool Hand for the Game Boy.
Reservoir Rat is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Reservoir Rat is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Reservoir Rat cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | FA8-F4E-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 25F-79F-3BE |
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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.
Reservoir Rat FAQ
When did Reservoir Rat come out on the Game Boy?
Reservoir Rat was released for the Game Boy in 1998.
Who made Reservoir Rat?
It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Reservoir Rat multiplayer?
No. Reservoir Rat is a single-player game.
How long does Reservoir Rat take to play?
As a puzzle game, Reservoir Rat typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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