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Game Boy · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Trax
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Electro Brain Corp. |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Electro Brain Corp., Trax arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 27 Game Boy shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
HAL Laboratory also made Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Pinball Land for the Game Boy.
Trax supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Trax is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Trax cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 8 Lives Instead of 2 | 095-B4B |
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Trax 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.
Trax FAQ
When did Trax come out on the Game Boy?
Trax was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Trax?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Electro Brain Corp..
Is Trax multiplayer?
Yes. Trax supports up to 2 players.
How long does Trax take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Trax 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.
Read more about Trax 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.