Konami GB Collection

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Konami GB Collection [a] is a series of four video game compilations published by Konami, each comprising four of their previously released Game Boy titles on a single cartridge. The compilations were originally released from 1997 to 1998 in Japan on the Game Boy, and featured Super Game Boy palette and border support, with game descriptions and instructions provided by the girls from the original Tokimeki Memorial . [1] The compilations later received a European release in 2000 for the Game Boy Color, which removed the Super Game Boy support and Tokimeki Memorial content but added colour support. [2]

Contents

Games

Despite sharing the same games, the Japan and European releases differ in their order of release after the first volume. [1] Each volume contains four games.

The first volume was released in Japan on 25 September 1997, and in Europe in February 2000. It contains Gradius , Castlevania: The Adventure , Konami Racing , and Probotector . [3]

The second volume was released in Japan on 11 December 1997, and in Europe in May 2000, where it was retitled Vol.3. It contains Pop n' TwinBee , Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon , Bikers , and Guttang Gottong . [4]

The third volume was released in Japan on 19 February 1998, and in Europe in July 2000, where it was retitled Vol.4. It contains Gradius II: The Return of the Hero , Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge , Yie Ar Kung-Fu , and Antarctic Adventure . [5]

The fourth volume was released in Japan on 19 March 1998, and in Europe in February 2000, where it was retitled Vol.2. It contains Parodius , Block Game , Track & Field , and Frogger . [6]

Reception

Tim Jones of IGN scored Vol.1, 3, and 4 an 8/10 each, believing most of the included games held up and remained fun to play. [3] [4] [5] However, Jones only scored Vol.2 a 6/10, believing its lineup of games was not as strong as the other series entries. [6]

Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: コナミGBコレクション, Hepburn: Konami GB Korekushon

References

  1. 1 2 "コナミGBコレクション" [Konami GB Collection]. 懐かしゲームボーイパーフェクトガイド[Perfect Guide of Nostalgic Game Boy]. Perfect Guide (in Japanese). Magazine Box. 25 February 2017. p. 50. ISBN   9784866400259.
  2. ↑ "Konami GB Collection Vol. 4". Planet Game Boy. No. 3. June 2000. p. 33.
  3. 1 2 Jones, Tim (2 June 2000). "Konami GB Collection Vol. 1". IGN. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 Jones, Tim (23 June 2000). "Konami GB Collection Vol. 3". IGN. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 Jones, Tim (30 August 2000). "Konami GB Collection Vol. 4". IGN. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
  6. 1 2 Jones, Tim (26 May 2000). "Konami GB Collection Vol. 2". IGN. Retrieved 2 September 2025.
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