The Game Boy Color brought Nintendo's handheld into colour, with high points: Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal, Zelda Oracle of Seasons and Ages, Wario Land 3. This Top 50 gathers the handheld's best, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on GBC is the definitive portable version of the founding classic. The original game plus extra challenges, hidden levels and scores to beat. An absolute GBC must."
"Wario Land 3 on GBC is the best of the portable Wario series. Explore a musical world with powers gained from chests. Non-linear structure, humorous tone and abundant secrets. A GBC masterpiece."
"Metal Gear designed for the handheld, and what a masterclass. Top down infiltration packed with tension, an original Gindra storyline and a tasty codec. The finest take on the Solid concept on portable 8 bit, by a wide margin."
"The color overhaul of the unforgettable Game Boy Zelda, with an exclusive color dungeon and a bonus photo grotto. The dreamlike Koholint story still ranks as top shelf writing, the dungeons still dazzle, the magic stays intact. An absolute essential of Nintendo's handheld."
"The action leaning half of the twin adventure, where Link bends the four seasons of Holodrum to save the sage Din. More combat driven than its sibling, with inventive dungeons and a link to Oracle of Ages for the true ending. Top flight portable Zelda."
"A masterful GBC adventure where Link hops between the past and present of Labrynna to free the sage Nayru. Dungeons built around time travel, inspired puzzles and a link with Oracle of Seasons unlocking the true ending. Top tier portable Zelda."
"The Korean release of Pokemon Eun, the second generation fully localized. Day and night cycle, egg breeding, a hundred fresh species and a Kanto return after Johto. An absolute portable benchmark for Nintendo, smooth, generous and unforgettable."
"Wario Land 2 on GBC is an inventive and unique platformer. Wario is invincible but damage transforms him. Creative transformation puzzles and plenty of secret levels. One of the best GBC platformers."
"The Korean release of Pokemon Geum, the second generation fully localized. Day and night cycle, egg breeding, a hundred fresh species and a Kanto return after Johto. An absolute portable benchmark for Nintendo, smooth, generous and unforgettable."
"Dragon Quest III splendidly remade, with a fresh bonus dungeon that will thrill veterans. Deep party customization, epic exploration and pure nostalgia all in one package. A reference point for anyone curious about classic Japanese RPGs."
"Wario Land 2 on GBC is an inventive and unique platformer. Wario is invincible but damage transforms him. Creative transformation puzzles and plenty of secret levels. One of the best GBC platformers."
"Survival Kids 2 on GBC with a choice of two protagonists and a larger island. Enriched survival mechanics compared to the first. The sequel that improves on everything already excellent in the original."
"Wendy Every Witch Way on GBC, original platformer with a witch who can reverse gravity. Inventive level-flipping mechanics. A little-known but creative game that cleverly uses GBC capabilities."
"Tetris DX on GBC, colourful and enriched version of the undeposed classic. New colours, Marathon and Ultra modes added, record saving. The definitive portable Tetris version for its era."
"The first portable Mario Golf, both punchy arcade golf and a surprisingly meaty training RPG. Characters with distinct styles, courses worth replaying and an N64 link for the truly hooked. A success that launched the Camelot series."
"Toki Tori on GBC is a charming puzzle-platformer with a chick collecting eggs. Inventive puzzle mechanics and progressive levels. Two Tribes indie game of remarkable quality for the GBC."
"Portable Mario Tennis with impeccable arcade play, paired with a genuinely lovable training RPG mode that grows a character from scratch. N64 connectivity for diehard fans. Camelot at the peak of its handheld craft."
"Panel de Pon dressed in Pokemon colors, and it is every bit as clever as it is addictive. Block chains, solo challenges and local versus with anime characters and music make for a fresh, charming puzzler. A great underrated pick."
"Shantae on GBC is an absolute masterpiece of the console. The half-genie belly dancer whips her hair as a weapon and transforms into animals. Breathtaking visuals, memorable music, perfect gameplay. The best GBC game."
"The Japanese release of Pokemon Crystal, the definitive take on the second generation. Animated sprites, a demanding Battle Tower, a finally playable female protagonist and a Suicune driven story. The absolute peak of Gen 2 and a portable polishing masterclass."
