The Fidgetts Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

The Fidgetts

SystemGame Boy
Released1994
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperGame Over Production
PublisherElite Systems
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1994, The Fidgetts is a platformer developed by Game Over Production and published by Elite Systems.

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.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Fidgetts is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

The Fidgetts gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

The Fidgetts cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Freeze Time018176DD
Infinite Lives01057CDD
Infinite Health3C1-85E-C41
Infinite HealthC96-59B-19E
Infinite TimeC9E-9CC-4C6
Infinite Energy015831C3 015831C2

See all The Fidgetts cheats

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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.

The Fidgetts FAQ

When did The Fidgetts come out on the Game Boy?

The Fidgetts was released for the Game Boy in 1994.

Who made The Fidgetts?

It was developed by Game Over Production and published by Elite Systems.

Is The Fidgetts multiplayer?

No. The Fidgetts is a single-player game.

How long does The Fidgetts take to play?

As a platformer, The Fidgetts 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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