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Game Boy · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Tail 'Gator
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Natsume |
| Publisher | Natsume |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Natsume, Tail 'Gator arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
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. Among the 20 Game Boy action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Natsume also made Ninja Gaiden Shadow, Amazing Penguin and Spanky's Quest for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- 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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tail 'Gator is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Tail 'Gator cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C-4BE |
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Tail 'Gator walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Tail 'Gator FAQ
When did Tail 'Gator come out on the Game Boy?
Tail 'Gator was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Tail 'Gator?
It was developed by Natsume.
Is Tail 'Gator multiplayer?
No. Tail 'Gator is a single-player game.
How long does Tail 'Gator take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Tail 'Gator 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 Tail 'Gator 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.