Game Boy · Shooter
T2: The Arcade Game
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | LJN |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy in 1994, T2: The Arcade Game is a shooter developed by LJN and published by Midway.
It landed about 5 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1994 include Donkey Kong, Mega Man V and Space Invaders.
LJN also made Bill & Ted's Excellent Game Boy Adventure: A Bogus Journey! 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've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing T2: The Arcade Game is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
T2: The Arcade Game cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | F0C-9DD-6E9 |
|---|---|
| Start With 2 Lives | 023-46F-F7E |
| Start With 4 Lives | 043-46F-F7E |
| Start With 8 Lives | 083-46F-F7E |
| Infinite Lives | F0C-ABD-6E9 |
| Infinite Rockets | FA4-B8E-4C1 |
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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.
T2: The Arcade Game FAQ
When did T2: The Arcade Game come out on the Game Boy?
T2: The Arcade Game was released for the Game Boy in 1994.
Who made T2: The Arcade Game?
It was developed by LJN and published by Midway.
Is T2: The Arcade Game multiplayer?
No. T2: The Arcade Game is a single-player game.
How long does T2: The Arcade Game take to play?
As a shooter, T2: The Arcade Game 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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