The Lawnmower Man Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

The Lawnmower Man

SystemGame Boy
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSales Curve
PublisherTime Warner Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Sales Curve and published by Time Warner Interactive, The Lawnmower Man arrived on the Game Boy as a platformer.

The Lawnmower Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Lawnmower Man 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 Lawnmower Man gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

The Lawnmower Man cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Invulnerability3C0-13B-3B4
Infinite Health005-53B-E6E
Blink Longer After Taking DamageFF5-C0B-08C
Don't Stop Blinking After Taking Damage000-13B-3B4

See all The Lawnmower Man 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 Lawnmower Man FAQ

Who made The Lawnmower Man?

It was developed by Sales Curve and published by Time Warner Interactive.

Is The Lawnmower Man multiplayer?

No. The Lawnmower Man is a single-player game.

How long does The Lawnmower Man take to play?

As a platformer, The Lawnmower Man 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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