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Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Role-Playing
Release date
July 23, 1999

Summary

Medarot 2 - Kabuto Version rolls onto the Game Boy Color on a clever Dual Mode cartridge, meaning you can pop it into any older Game Boy and still play, while the color‑enhanced version shines on the newer hardware. That backward‑compatible trick was pretty rare back then, and it lets the game reach both nostalgic and newer players without a second release.

The core of the experience is a light‑RPG where you hunt down parts, mix and match them, and build your own Medabots with a range of abilities. The system even lets you swap or scramble parts with a friend via the link cable, turning the collection mechanic into a mini‑social playground.

Storyline

Medarot 2 – Kabuto Version follows an elementary‑school student who gets drawn into the world of Robottle, a popular robot‑battle sport. In this near‑future setting, kids pit their Medabots—customizable robot pets—against one another. Each Medabot is built by fitting a Tinpet chassis with a medal and various parts, allowing the owner to tailor its abilities. The story tracks the protagonist’s rise from a novice to a skilled competitor as they collect medals, upgrade their Tinpet, and take on increasingly tough opponents. The game’s narrative is essentially a coming‑of‑age adventure wrapped in fast‑paced robot combat.

Edited by Maya Carter

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