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Cover art of Jelly Boy
Platform
Game Boy
Genres
Platformer
Player Perspective
Side view
Release date
December 31, 1995

Summary

Jelly Boy is a quirky platformer that first appeared on the Game Boy and Super Nintendo, crafted by Probe Software and later resurfaced on Nintendo’s Classics service in July 2021. The game never made it past the PAL market, despite an intended North American launch in late 1994 that was shelved, and a promised Sega Mega Drive version that never materialised. You guide a bouncy Jelly Baby whose shape‑shifting abilities let you squeeze through tight spots and bounce over hazards, while a trail of musical notes doubles as both a shield and a hidden extra life—collect 100 notes and you gain a bonus, but lose them after a single hit and the next collision ends the run. The notes act like a one‑hit buffer: once they’re gone, any further contact is fatal. This blend of cute aesthetics and clever risk‑reward mechanics gives Jelly Boy a distinct charm that still feels fresh when you pull it up on a modern handheld.

Storyline

Jelly Boy puts you in the shoes of a morph‑shifting Jelly Baby, a quirky protagonist with the ability to change shape at will. The game’s simple premise revolves around navigating a sprawling factory environment. Your task is to locate a series of hidden items scattered throughout the industrial maze. Each item you collect brings you closer to the elevator’s gatekeeper. Once the doorman is satisfied, the Jelly Baby can finally meet the mysterious person in charge.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

  • Screenshot 1 of Jelly Boy

Multiplayer

Game modes
Single