Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action / Platformer

Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs

SystemGame Boy
Released1997
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperBit Managers
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesTurok
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs is an action game released in 1997 for the Game Boy, developed by Bit Managers and published by Acclaim. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 8 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1997 include Castlevania Legends, Donkey Kong Land III and Harvest Moon GB. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the Turok series. The series also appears on other systems with Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (N64) and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (N64). Bit Managers also made Metal Masters, Asterix & Obelix and Otto's Ottifanten: Baby Bruno's Alptraum for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs cheats & codes

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Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs walkthroughs & guides

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Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs FAQ

When did Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs come out on the Game Boy?

Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs was released for the Game Boy in 1997.

Who made Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs?

It was developed by Bit Managers and published by Acclaim.

Is Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs multiplayer?

No. Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs is a single-player game.

How long does Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs take to play?

As an action game, Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs 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 Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs 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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