Star Trek: The Next Generation Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Simulation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
GenreSimulation
DeveloperSpectrum Holobyte
PublisherSpectrum Holobyte
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesStar Trek
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Spectrum Holobyte, Star Trek: The Next Generation arrived on the Game Boy as a simulation game.

Among the 11 Game Boy simulation games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

It is part of the Star Trek series; on the Game Boy you can also try Beyond the Nexus and Star Trek: 25th Anniversary. The series also appears on other systems with Star Trek: The Next Generation (NES) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Crossroads of Time (SNES). Spectrum Holobyte also made Wordtris for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Star Trek: The Next Generation is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Star Trek: The Next Generation gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Star Trek: The Next Generation cheats & codes

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

Infinite ShieldsFA4-27D-4C1
Damage Isn't Repaired001-13D-3BA
Damage Repaired Immediately001-15D-6E7
Life Support Starts At 25% Power19E-169-7FB
Life Support Starts At 50% Power32E-169-7FB
Life Support Starts At 75% Power4BE-169-7FB

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Star Trek: The Next Generation walkthroughs & guides

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Star Trek: The Next Generation FAQ

Who made Star Trek: The Next Generation?

It was developed by Spectrum Holobyte.

Is Star Trek: The Next Generation multiplayer?

No. Star Trek: The Next Generation is a single-player game.

How long does Star Trek: The Next Generation take to play?

As a simulation game, Star Trek: The Next Generation typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Trek: The Next Generation 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.

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