Virtual Boy · Puzzle
Virtual Lab
Deep cut
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nacoty |
| Publisher | J-Wing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Nacoty and published by J-Wing, Virtual Lab arrived on the Virtual Boy in 1995 as a puzzle game.
It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Virtual Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Virtual Lab is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Virtual Lab walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Virtual Lab.
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Playing Virtual Boy games today
With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.
Virtual Lab FAQ
When did Virtual Lab come out on the Virtual Boy?
Virtual Lab was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made Virtual Lab?
It was developed by Nacoty and published by J-Wing.
Is Virtual Lab multiplayer?
No. Virtual Lab is a single-player game.
How long does Virtual Lab take to play?
As a puzzle game, Virtual Lab 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.
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