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Matchbox Emergency Patrol (USA)

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Matchbox Emergency Patrol - Simulation Classic

Matchbox Emergency Patrol (USA) is an open world sandbox driving game released for the Game Boy Color. It came out in the year 2000, exclusively in the US region. The publisher and developer aren't widely documented, but it belongs to the Matchbox series of vehicle-based games that were popular on the system. This is an official retail release, not a hack or homebrew, so what you see is what the original cartridge offered.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Boy Color
Genre: Simulation
Released: 2000
Players: 1
Region: USA

How to play Matchbox Emergency Patrol online

Getting Started

When you start the game, you first choose between three emergency roles: Police Officer, Ambulance Driver, or Firefighter. Each role has its own missions and objectives. The core loop involves driving around an open world map, responding to callouts indicated on the screen. You control your vehicle using the D-pad, accelerate with the A button (X key), and brake or reverse with B (S key).

Pay attention to the mission markers and time limits if any. You might need to use sirens (typically by pressing another button) to clear traffic. The game is all about fast, efficient driving from point A to point B while dodging obstacles. There isn't much to it beyond that - pick a role, drive, complete the task, and repeat. New players should start with the Police role as it tends to be the most straightforward.

CONTROLS

Controls

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

Matchbox Emergency Patrol FAQ

Who developed Matchbox Emergency Patrol?

The developer of Matchbox Emergency Patrol is not widely documented. The game was published under the Matchbox brand, but the specific studio that coded it remains unclear in most retro gaming databases.

Is Matchbox Emergency Patrol exclusive to Game Boy Color or did it appear on other systems?

Matchbox Emergency Patrol was released only for the Game Boy Color. It did not appear on other consoles or handhelds, though other Matchbox titles did come out on different platforms around the same era.

Does Matchbox Emergency Patrol have a multiplayer or co-op mode?

No, there is no multiplayer or co-op mode. The game is strictly single-player, with you controlling one emergency vehicle at a time in a solo open world environment.

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