Waterworld Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Adventure

Waterworld

SystemGame Boy
Released1995
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPower and Magic
PublisherOcean
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Waterworld is an adventure game released in 1995 for the Game Boy, developed by Power and Magic and published by Ocean.

It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Kirby's Block Ball.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Waterworld is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Waterworld gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Waterworld cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Missiles0105F1D8
Infinite Lives0104F2D8

See all Waterworld 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.

Waterworld FAQ

When did Waterworld come out on the Game Boy?

Waterworld was released for the Game Boy in 1995.

Who made Waterworld?

It was developed by Power and Magic and published by Ocean.

Is Waterworld multiplayer?

No. Waterworld is a single-player game.

How long does Waterworld take to play?

As an adventure game, Waterworld typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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