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Faceball 2000 (Japan)

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Faceball 2000 on GG

Game Gear
Shooter
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Faceball 2000 on the Game Gear is a Japanese port of what's often considered one of the earliest first-person shooters on a handheld system. Originally released on the Game Boy and later ported to the SNES and Sega's handheld, this version brings the same blocky, maze-based shooting action to Japanese gamers. It came out in the early 1990s, a time when first-person shooters were just starting to find their footing on home consoles and PCs.

GAME INFO

Platform: Game Gear
Genre: Shooter
Players: 1
Region: Japan

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Getting Started

When you boot up the game, you'll be greeted with a Japanese title screen. Press Start (Enter) to go to the main menu, where you'll see options likely including "New Game" (start a new game) and maybe a password or continue option. Since the menus are in Japanese, look for the first item to start playing. Navigate with the D-Pad and confirm with the A button (X key).

Once in the game, you'll find yourself in a first-person view inside a series of maze-like arenas. Your goal is to navigate these levels while shooting at the smiling face enemies that appear. Use the D-Pad to look around and move forward or backward by pressing up or down. Press the B button (S key) to fire your weapon. The core gameplay loop is simple: explore each maze, shoot all enemies, and find the exit to the next stage.

Because the Game Gear version has a smaller screen and lower resolution than its console counterparts, be prepared for a more cramped view. Enemies can appear suddenly around corners, so move cautiously. Keep an eye on your health bar, and if you take too many hits, you'll have to restart the level. There's no save system, so you'll need to use passwords to continue your progress.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: Button 1
S: Button 2
Enter: Start / Pause

Faceball 2000 FAQ

Who developed Faceball 2000?

The original Faceball 2000 was developed by Xanth Software. The Game Gear version was ported by a different team, though specific developer documentation for this Japanese release is scarce.

Which regions was Faceball 2000 released in?

Faceball 2000 saw releases in North America and Europe for the Game Boy and SNES, and a separate Japanese version was produced for the Game Gear. The Japanese Game Gear release is the most region-specific variant.

Is Faceball 2000 exclusive to Game Gear or did it appear on other systems?

Faceball 2000 is not exclusive to the Game Gear. It originally launched on the Game Boy and later appeared on the SNES as well. The Japanese Game Gear version is a port of that same game.