The Getaway: High Speed II Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Pinball

The Getaway: High Speed II

SystemGame Boy
Released1995
GenrePinball
DeveloperUnexpected Development
PublisherWilliams Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

The Getaway: High Speed II is a pinball game released in 1995 for the Game Boy, developed by Unexpected Development and published by Williams Entertainment.

It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.

Unexpected Development also made Shaq Fu, Golf Classic and Sports Illustrated: Golf Classic for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want variety beyond one or a few tables
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Getaway: High Speed II is like

Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.

Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.

The Getaway: High Speed II gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

The Getaway: High Speed II cheats & codes

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

Infinite Balls0100DDD0

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The Getaway: High Speed II 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.

The Getaway: High Speed II FAQ

When did The Getaway: High Speed II come out on the Game Boy?

The Getaway: High Speed II was released for the Game Boy in 1995.

Who made The Getaway: High Speed II?

It was developed by Unexpected Development and published by Williams Entertainment.

Is The Getaway: High Speed II multiplayer?

No. The Getaway: High Speed II is a single-player game.

How long does The Getaway: High Speed II take to play?

As a pinball game, The Getaway: High Speed II typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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