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Evel Knievel (USA)

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Evel Knievel

Evel Knievel on GBC

Evel Knievel for Game Boy Color puts you in control of the legendary daredevil as he attempts to jump his motorcycle across ramps in four different cities. This is a side-scrolling stunt game that originally came out around the year 2000, published by Majesco for the Game Boy Color. It's a straight-up official release, not a hack or homebrew, and it captures the spirit of Evel Knievel's real-life jumps in a compact portable format. The core gameplay involves timing your speed and keeping the bike level as you approach and fly off ramps. You need to land cleanly on the other side without crashing, and each city offers a series of jumps with increasing difficulty. The game keeps track of your distance and landing quality, rewarding precision over reckless speed. It's a straightforward arcade-style experience where each attempt is a short burst of concentration. Today, Evel Knievel is a fun curiosity for Game Boy Color collectors who enjoy licensed sports titles from that era. It's not a deep or complex game, but it does a solid job of translating the basic thrill of motorcycle stunts into a simple handheld format. If you like retro games with a clear, simple goal and a bit of challenge, it's worth checking out for a few quick sessions.

GAME INFO

Genre
Action
Released
1999
Players
1
Region
USA

How to play Evel Knievel online

When you start the game, you'll see a title screen. Press Enter to proceed, then select a city from the menu using the D-Pad and confirm with X. Each city has a series of jumps you must complete in order. Your goal is to ride toward the ramp, build up speed, and launch into the air. While airborne, use the D-Pad to tilt the bike forward or backward to keep it level. Landing flat is key to continuing without crashing.

The game gives you a limited number of attempts per city, and you earn points for distance and style. The core loop is simple: approach a ramp, jump, land, then move to the next ramp. There are no extra power-ups or complex mechanics. If you crash, you lose a life and restart that jump. Focus on balancing the bike during the jump and maintaining a steady speed. Practice makes perfect, as the timing for tilting varies with each ramp's angle.

CONTROLS

Controls

  • Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
  • X: A button (jump / confirm)
  • S: B button (run / attack / cancel)
  • Enter: Start / Pause
  • V: Select

Evel Knievel FAQ

Who developed Evel Knievel?

The developer of the Game Boy Color version is not widely documented; sources typically attribute the game to Majesco as publisher, but the specific development studio remains unclear.

Is Evel Knievel exclusive to Game Boy Color or did it appear on other systems?

Evel Knievel was also released for the original Game Boy, making it a cross-platform title. The Game Boy Color version shares the same basic gameplay but may have slightly enhanced graphics.

Is Evel Knievel considered easy to pick up or challenging?

The game is easy to pick up thanks to its simple controls and short jump sequences, but landing accurately and completing all four cities requires steady timing and patience, giving it a moderate difficulty.

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