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The Grinch
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) and published by Konami, The Grinch arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) also made Bugs Bunny & Taz: Time Busters for the PS1.
The Grinch supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing The Grinch is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Grinch cheats & codes
18 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D0097CCA
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 3007A89E
0040 |
| Infinite rotten eggs | 30010058
00C8 |
| Grinch always in disguise | 300100B4
0004 |
| Have all usefull items | 800101F8
FFFF
800101FA
FFFF |
| Moon Jump (Hold L1 & Up & X) (ROM-Version 2.2 or higher required) | D0097CCA
BBEF
800357C2
2402
D1097CCA
BBEF
800357C2
2662 |
The Grinch walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
The Grinch FAQ
When did The Grinch come out on the PS1?
The Grinch was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made The Grinch?
It was developed by Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M) and published by Konami.
Is The Grinch multiplayer?
Yes. The Grinch supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Grinch take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Grinch typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Grinch 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.