Snout Brings Fresh Adventures to the Game Boy Color via Kickstarter

Retro gaming enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate: Snout, a charming platformer for the Game Boy Color, has launched on Kickstarter. Developed to run on original hardware, it puts players in the trotters of an eager little pig, navigating colourful levels filled with hidden challenges. You can access the demo for the game here.

The campaign has sparked considerable excitement among collectors who enjoy seeing fresh content on vintage systems. As of today, backers can choose from a digital-only download for around £8 (approximately €9 or $10), a standard physical cartridge tier for roughly £32 (approximately €37 or $40), and a collector’s package set at around £48 (approximately €55 or $60). These pledge levels give fans the flexibility to support Snout in a way that suits their budget, while also ensuring continued interest in new Game Boy titles.

This project is part of a growing trend of indie developers reviving older platforms with brand-new experiences. Over the past few years, other Game Boy Color releases have popped up, demonstrating a renewed creative energy in handheld retro gaming. Enthusiasts note the technical skill required to develop for the Game Boy Color, given its limited memory and modest CPU speed—yet these constraints often inspire clever design choices, with modern coders often pushing the hardware beyond what was seen in its heyday. It is remarkable that, despite the Game Boy Color’s initial release in 1998, fan-driven passion still brings forth titles that can run on genuine hardware today.

Interestingly, the original Game Boy line remained so popular that Nintendo sold over 100 million units worldwide before discontinuation. This enduring appeal speaks volumes about its place in gaming history.

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