The Game Boy Color was a major success for Nintendo and sold over 118 million units worldwide. Its library of games includes a wide variety of genres, from classic puzzle games like Tetris, to RPG’s like the Pokemon series, to action-adventure games like The Legend of Zelda.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is unique and innovative gameplay, beautiful environments, engaging story, and satisfying difficulty curve, and feature is mix of puzzle-solving, exploration and combat.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is its combination of classic Legend of Zelda gameplay with innovative time travel mechanics. The game follows the hero Link as he travels between the past and present in the land of Labrynna, using the power of the Harp of Ages to manipulate time.
2. Pokemon Gold and Silver
Pokemon Gold Version is its expansive world and diverse cast of Pokemon, combined with its challenging and rewarding gameplay, and its strong multiplayer component, making it a must-play for fans of the Pokemon franchise and role-playing games.
Pokemon Silver Version is its expanded world and added content compared to its predecessor, Pokemon Gold Version. In Pokemon Silver Version, players explore the Johto region as well as the previously inaccessible Kanto region, allowing players to encounter and capture all of the original 150 Pokemon from Pokemon Red and Blue.
3. Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe is its combination of classic Mario gameplay with new features and improvements, including the “Challenge” mode, updated graphics and sound, save feature, and Game Boy Printer compatibility, making it a must-play for fans of the classic Mario franchise.
4. Tetris DX
Tetris DX is its classic and timeless gameplay, combined with new features and improvements, including a large variety of game modes, updated graphics and sound, save feature, and high score table, making it a must-play for fans of the classic puzzle game franchise.
5. Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis is its accessible and fun gameplay, combined with its iconic cast of Mario characters, and its variety of different game modes and multiplayer options, making it a must-play for fans of the Mario franchise and tennis games.
These games are considered to be some of the best for the Game Boy Color due to their iconic gameplay, memorable characters, and enjoyable challenges. They have stood the test of time and remain popular among both nostalgic fans and new players.