Ah, the Game Boy Color. The awkward middle child between the original Game Boy and the Game Boy Advance. It might be tempting to write the Game Boy Color off entirely with its much more capable successor arriving only less than 3 years later, but the console still had a wide library of great titles.<\/p>\n
Not all of them hold up so well today, but a few are stone cold classics that are still worth playing if you can get your hands on them. There are some notable omissions on this list \u2014 games which have been remade or which were available in superior versions on other consoles. These are the 10 best handheld experiences that you can\u2019t find anywhere else but on the Game Boy Color.<\/p>\n
10. Tetris DX<\/h2>\n![\"Tetris](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Tetris-DX-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis isn\u2019t a must play game by a lot of measures. It\u2019s Tetris, you know how it works. It doesn\u2019t have the historical significance of the original Game Boy release, and it isn\u2019t as polished, vibrant, and varied as the myriad Tetris games which have released in the years since. Well, actually it might be as vibrant.<\/p>\n
Tetris DX\u2019s aesthetics may be a little garish, but they perfectly fit the luminescent, oh-so-\u201990s vibe that the console itself was going for. There were plenty of other great puzzle titles on the GBC, including Pokemon Puzzle Challenge, but Tetrix DX\u2019s time honored gameplay is still impossible to resist.<\/p>\n
9. Pokemon Pinball<\/h2>\n![\"Pokemon](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pokemon-Pinball-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nArriving at the height of Pokemania, this pinball spin-off did a lot more than simply stick some Pokemon graphics around a virtual pinball table and call it a day. Arriving just months before Gold and Silver, Pinball gave trainers one more opportunity to catch all 151 original Pokemon. This time however you\u2019re flicking Pokeballs at them rather than throwing them.<\/p>\n
A sequel would arrive a few years later for the Game Boy Advance, but that game was missing one of the original\u2019s biggest selling points \u2014 a rumble feature built into the cartridge. Another game on the system \u2014 Kirby Tilt \u2018n\u2019 Tumble \u2014 even featured built-in tilt controls.<\/p>\n
8. Rayman<\/h2>\n![\"Rayman](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Rayman-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Ubisoft via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile the original game would skip Nintendo home consoles, Ubisoft\u2019s iconic limbless hero made his way to handhelds five years later. This stripped back version of the original is a highlight on a console filled with great handheld platformers. It\u2019s also one of the best looking games on the GBC. There\u2019s perhaps no other game which better embodies the console\u2019s unique graphical style and color pallete.<\/p>\n
A sequel, which translated the plot of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to 2D, arrived a year later, and while it has more character and story compared to the first game it isn\u2019t quite as much of a graphical showcase.<\/p>\n
7. Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors<\/h2>\n![\"Dragon](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Dragon-Ball-Z-Legendary-Super-Warriors-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Infogrames via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt a time when Dragon Ball Z games were all middling fighters, Legendary Super Warriors came out of nowhere to deliver a surprisingly expansive turn-based game that ran through the series\u2019 entire storyline.<\/p>\n
A card battler with a collectable character element, Legendary Super Warriors had some pretty fierce difficulty spikes, but what\u2019s Dragon Ball without a hard-fought fight or two? There have been several Dragon Ball RPGs since, but this one holds up as a tactical alternative to the usual button mashers.<\/p>\n
6. Resident Evil Gaiden<\/h2>\n![\"Resident](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Resident-Evil-Gaiden-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEven if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\n![\"Metal](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Metal-Gear-Solid-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\n![\"Shantae](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Shantae-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\n![\"Pokemon](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Oracle-of-Ages-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\n![\"Pokemon](\"https:\/\/twinfinite.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Pokemon-Crystal-Version-Title-Screen-Game-Boy-Color.jpg?resize=640%2C360\")
Image Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/06cec14cee9942df814e6f445816f8d5?s=100&d=mm&r=g\")
<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t a must play game by a lot of measures. It\u2019s Tetris, you know how it works. It doesn\u2019t have the historical significance of the original Game Boy release, and it isn\u2019t as polished, vibrant, and varied as the myriad Tetris games which have released in the years since. Well, actually it might be as vibrant.<\/p>\n
Tetris DX\u2019s aesthetics may be a little garish, but they perfectly fit the luminescent, oh-so-\u201990s vibe that the console itself was going for. There were plenty of other great puzzle titles on the GBC, including Pokemon Puzzle Challenge, but Tetrix DX\u2019s time honored gameplay is still impossible to resist.<\/p>\n
9. Pokemon Pinball<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nArriving at the height of Pokemania, this pinball spin-off did a lot more than simply stick some Pokemon graphics around a virtual pinball table and call it a day. Arriving just months before Gold and Silver, Pinball gave trainers one more opportunity to catch all 151 original Pokemon. This time however you\u2019re flicking Pokeballs at them rather than throwing them.<\/p>\n
A sequel would arrive a few years later for the Game Boy Advance, but that game was missing one of the original\u2019s biggest selling points \u2014 a rumble feature built into the cartridge. Another game on the system \u2014 Kirby Tilt \u2018n\u2019 Tumble \u2014 even featured built-in tilt controls.<\/p>\n
8. Rayman<\/h2>\nImage Source: Ubisoft via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile the original game would skip Nintendo home consoles, Ubisoft\u2019s iconic limbless hero made his way to handhelds five years later. This stripped back version of the original is a highlight on a console filled with great handheld platformers. It\u2019s also one of the best looking games on the GBC. There\u2019s perhaps no other game which better embodies the console\u2019s unique graphical style and color pallete.<\/p>\n
A sequel, which translated the plot of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to 2D, arrived a year later, and while it has more character and story compared to the first game it isn\u2019t quite as much of a graphical showcase.<\/p>\n
7. Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors<\/h2>\nImage Source: Infogrames via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt a time when Dragon Ball Z games were all middling fighters, Legendary Super Warriors came out of nowhere to deliver a surprisingly expansive turn-based game that ran through the series\u2019 entire storyline.<\/p>\n
A card battler with a collectable character element, Legendary Super Warriors had some pretty fierce difficulty spikes, but what\u2019s Dragon Ball without a hard-fought fight or two? There have been several Dragon Ball RPGs since, but this one holds up as a tactical alternative to the usual button mashers.<\/p>\n
6. Resident Evil Gaiden<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEven if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\nImage Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
Arriving at the height of Pokemania, this pinball spin-off did a lot more than simply stick some Pokemon graphics around a virtual pinball table and call it a day. Arriving just months before Gold and Silver, Pinball gave trainers one more opportunity to catch all 151 original Pokemon. This time however you\u2019re flicking Pokeballs at them rather than throwing them.<\/p>\n
A sequel would arrive a few years later for the Game Boy Advance, but that game was missing one of the original\u2019s biggest selling points \u2014 a rumble feature built into the cartridge. Another game on the system \u2014 Kirby Tilt \u2018n\u2019 Tumble \u2014 even featured built-in tilt controls.<\/p>\n
8. Rayman<\/h2>\nImage Source: Ubisoft via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile the original game would skip Nintendo home consoles, Ubisoft\u2019s iconic limbless hero made his way to handhelds five years later. This stripped back version of the original is a highlight on a console filled with great handheld platformers. It\u2019s also one of the best looking games on the GBC. There\u2019s perhaps no other game which better embodies the console\u2019s unique graphical style and color pallete.<\/p>\n
A sequel, which translated the plot of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to 2D, arrived a year later, and while it has more character and story compared to the first game it isn\u2019t quite as much of a graphical showcase.<\/p>\n
7. Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors<\/h2>\nImage Source: Infogrames via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt a time when Dragon Ball Z games were all middling fighters, Legendary Super Warriors came out of nowhere to deliver a surprisingly expansive turn-based game that ran through the series\u2019 entire storyline.<\/p>\n
A card battler with a collectable character element, Legendary Super Warriors had some pretty fierce difficulty spikes, but what\u2019s Dragon Ball without a hard-fought fight or two? There have been several Dragon Ball RPGs since, but this one holds up as a tactical alternative to the usual button mashers.<\/p>\n
6. Resident Evil Gaiden<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEven if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\nImage Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
While the original game would skip Nintendo home consoles, Ubisoft\u2019s iconic limbless hero made his way to handhelds five years later. This stripped back version of the original is a highlight on a console filled with great handheld platformers. It\u2019s also one of the best looking games on the GBC. There\u2019s perhaps no other game which better embodies the console\u2019s unique graphical style and color pallete.<\/p>\n
A sequel, which translated the plot of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to 2D, arrived a year later, and while it has more character and story compared to the first game it isn\u2019t quite as much of a graphical showcase.<\/p>\n
7. Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors<\/h2>\nImage Source: Infogrames via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAt a time when Dragon Ball Z games were all middling fighters, Legendary Super Warriors came out of nowhere to deliver a surprisingly expansive turn-based game that ran through the series\u2019 entire storyline.<\/p>\n
A card battler with a collectable character element, Legendary Super Warriors had some pretty fierce difficulty spikes, but what\u2019s Dragon Ball without a hard-fought fight or two? There have been several Dragon Ball RPGs since, but this one holds up as a tactical alternative to the usual button mashers.<\/p>\n
6. Resident Evil Gaiden<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEven if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\nImage Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
At a time when Dragon Ball Z games were all middling fighters, Legendary Super Warriors came out of nowhere to deliver a surprisingly expansive turn-based game that ran through the series\u2019 entire storyline.<\/p>\n
A card battler with a collectable character element, Legendary Super Warriors had some pretty fierce difficulty spikes, but what\u2019s Dragon Ball without a hard-fought fight or two? There have been several Dragon Ball RPGs since, but this one holds up as a tactical alternative to the usual button mashers.<\/p>\n
6. Resident Evil Gaiden<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEven if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\nImage Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
Even if you\u2019re a massive Resident Evil fan you\u2019d be forgiven for having skipped over Resident Evil Gaiden. Make no mistake about it, this isn\u2019t a hidden gem, but it is a very unique take on how you could possibly bring the Resident Evil experience over to an early handheld console.<\/p>\n
While you\u2019ll spend most of your time playing from a top-down perspective, enemy encounters take place in first-person. The execution of this system may not be perfect, but Resident Evil Gaiden is overall a neat package and a worthwhile detour for series fans. Just ignore the notoriously bizarre ending.<\/p>\n
5. Metal Gear Solid<\/h2>\nImage Source: Konami via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAlso known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
Also known as Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, this game successfully brought the series back to Nintendo consoles for the first time since Snake\u2019s Revenge, a game made without the involvement of series creator Hideo Kojima. While not a mainline title, Kojima served a a producer on Ghost Babel, and it\u2019s got all the bizarre hallmarks you would expect from a Metal Gear game.<\/p>\n
Like Resident Evil Gaiden, Metal Gear\u2019s handheld foray is a non-canon affair, but that doesn\u2019t mean that there isn\u2019t plenty here for fans of the series to enjoy. Combining gameplay elements from the original Metal Gear on the MSX and Metal Gear Solid on PS1, it\u2019s hard to think of how you\u2019d pull of a Metal Gear game on the Game Boy Color any better than this.<\/p>\n
4. Shantae<\/h2>\nImage Source: Capcom via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBut what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
But what about original games I hear you ask. Game Boy Color had a lot of great games that relied on franchise recognition, but Shantae is probably the breakout original game on the console. One of the GBC\u2019s last, and subsequently rarest titles, Shantae is a top tier platformer with heaps of personality.<\/p>\n
This first game would go on to spawn several sequels across other consoles, and was eventually rereleased itself on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles. Unless you\u2019re willing to shell out a considerable amount for an original cartridge, these may be your best bets to try out this cult classic.<\/p>\n
3. Pokemon Trading Card Game<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nA dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
A dream come true for young Pokemon fans who couldn\u2019t afford to keep up with the high price of the physical card game. This digital version was an effective translation of the game that brought all the thrill of opening packs and building decks without having to convince your parents that it wasn\u2019t \u2018just cardboard\u2019.<\/p>\n
The highlight of the game however proved to be the incredible soundtrack, full of catchy melodies that seemed to transcend the console\u2019s limited hardware. A sequel followed which added cards from the Team Rocket expansion set, but it was never released outside of Japan.<\/p>\n
2. The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Ages\/Seasons<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
The Game Boy Color already had one terrific Zelda title in Link\u2019s Awakening DX, but that was just an enhanced version of the original game from the original Game Boy. Arriving late in the console\u2019s lifecycle, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons were all new fully fledged titles released alongside each other and offering similar but distinct experiences.<\/p>\n
Arriving after both Ocarina of Time and Majora\u2019s Mask, these two games were a triumphant return to 2D for the franchise, proving that there would always be fans of both gameplay styles. Opinions are split on which game is the best, but you\u2019ll have to complete both to get the full story.<\/p>\n
1. Pokemon Crystal<\/h2>\nImage Source: Nintendo via Twinfinite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
\n About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
The ultimate Game Boy Color game. Pokemon Gold and Silver were already massive, beautiful games that seemed to push the console to its absolute limit, yet somehow Crystal eked out just that bit more. As with its predecessors, players could traverse not only the new region of Johto, but also Kanto. For the first time however they could now do so as a female trainer.<\/p>\n
This was very much an iterative third entry in the second generation of Pokemon games (the only other major change being animated sprites), but if you\u2019re going to pick up just one of the three, the updates in Crystal definitely make it the best choice.<\/p>\n
Yes, that does mean that 3 out of the 10 best games on the Game Boy Color were Pokemon games but there\u2019s no getting around how much the franchise dominated Nintendo\u2019s handheld output at this time. Pokemania was at its zenith and Nintendo absolutely delivered the goods to capitalize on it.<\/p>\n
About the author<\/h3>\n\n <\/p>\n
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