We already published the list of best Game Boy games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Game Boy RPGs of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Game Boy definitely has a great library of RPGs.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Game Boy and RPGs, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#5. Final Fantasy Legend III
- Release Data: SquareSoft, 1993
- Genre: Role-Playing » Japanese-Style
In short, if you like your quests long and your combat systems very basic and traditional in design, you’re likely to love this game.
But, if you’ve grown to expect some of the more modern conveniences found in many of the later RPG releases of this era, you might find this game a bit too tedious in nature.
Either way it’s still a game worth checking out for RPG enthusiasts, especially those who just can’t seem to get enough of the Final Fantasy experience.
#4. Final Fantasy Adventure
- Release Data: SquareSoft, 1991
- Genre: Role-Playing » Action RPG
There is always a sense that a great adventure ahead and the adventure is indeed great.
Great puzzles, solid graphics and an atmospheric score—there is little argument that this title deserves to be on any Game Boy reviewer’s list as a must buy.
It’s probably one of the best Game Boy titles, and could be one of the best 8-bit RPGs.
#3. Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 1999
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
There’s a reason why Pokemon Yellow is so successful—it’s an excellent game.
The game isn’t incredibly deep, but the incentive of catching new creatures for your personal collection is a strong enough incentive to get you going to the end.
The game is unbelievably easy to pick up and play, yet it’s challenging in its own right.
#2. Pokemon Red Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 1998
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Pokemon Red really is worthy of being one of the Game Boy system’s greatest games—it’s not just a fad or a trend.
If you don’t have this game in your collection, pick one up—it doesn’t matter if you pick Blue or Red, although both is preferred, but they’re essentially the ‘same’ game with minor differences.
You’ll just have to make sure you’ve got a friend with the other version if you want to catch ’em all.
#1. Pokemon Blue Version
- Release Data: Game Freak/Nintendo, 1998
- Genre: Role-Playing » Trainer
Pokemon Blue is still a great game full of challenges, collecting and a fun battle system.
The graphics are simple but still have a charm to them, and the music is still outstanding.
While the newer Pokemon games are more advanced and better, the original is still far from unplayable.
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Are your favorite games on the list?
Deciding which Game Boy RPG is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!