Tasmania Story Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Platformer

Tasmania Story

SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperPony Canyon
PublisherFCI
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Tasmania Story is an action game released in 1991 for the Game Boy, developed by Pony Canyon and published by FCI. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi.

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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Tasmania Story is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Tasmania Story gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Tasmania Story cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesFA5-B4D
Infinite Bomb006-8CD

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Tasmania Story 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.

Tasmania Story FAQ

When did Tasmania Story come out on the Game Boy?

Tasmania Story was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Tasmania Story?

It was developed by Pony Canyon and published by FCI.

Is Tasmania Story multiplayer?

No. Tasmania Story is a single-player game.

How long does Tasmania Story take to play?

As an action game, Tasmania Story 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.

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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