Toxic Crusaders Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Platformer

Toxic Crusaders

SystemGame Boy
Released1992
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherBandai Namco
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesToxic Crusaders
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Realtime Associates and published by Bandai Namco, Toxic Crusaders arrived on the Game Boy in 1992 as a platformer.

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.

It is part of the Toxic Crusaders series. The series also appears on other systems with Toxic Crusaders (NES) and Toxic Crusaders (Genesis). Realtime Associates also made Out of Gas, Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and WWF Raw for the Game Boy.

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 Toxic Crusaders 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.

Toxic Crusaders gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Toxic Crusaders cheats & codes

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

Infinite Energy7E5-FAA
Infinite Hi-Jump7E3-3BD
Start With 8 Hi-Jump000-7CC

See all Toxic Crusaders cheats

Toxic Crusaders 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.

Toxic Crusaders FAQ

When did Toxic Crusaders come out on the Game Boy?

Toxic Crusaders was released for the Game Boy in 1992.

Who made Toxic Crusaders?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by Bandai Namco.

Is Toxic Crusaders multiplayer?

No. Toxic Crusaders is a single-player game.

How long does Toxic Crusaders take to play?

As a platformer, Toxic Crusaders 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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