Toy Story Game Boy box art

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Toy Story

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
Released1996
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperBlack Pearl Software
PublisherTiertex
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Black Pearl Software and published by Tiertex, Toy Story arrived on the Game Boy in 1996 as a platformer.

It landed about 7 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1996 include Donkey Kong Land 2, Mole Mania and Bomberman GB 3.

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 Toy Story 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.

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

Toy Story cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives007-8CF
Infinite Health00A-FFD

See all Toy Story cheats

Toy 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.

Toy Story FAQ

When did Toy Story come out on the Game Boy?

Toy Story was released for the Game Boy in 1996.

Who made Toy Story?

It was developed by Black Pearl Software and published by Tiertex.

Is Toy Story multiplayer?

No. Toy Story is a single-player game.

How long does Toy Story take to play?

As a platformer, Toy 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.

Read more about Toy Story on Wikipedia. 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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