Ghost in the Shell GBC cover art

Visual Novel · Browser game

Ghost in the Shell GBC

Released November 16, 2025 (last year) · by avalentine1996

Also known as Ghost in the Shell

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About Ghost in the Shell GBC

Released in late 2025 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the franchise, Ghost in the Shell is a homebrew project for the Game Boy Color, made by avalentine1996, that serves as an aesthetic homage to the 1995 film and the technical era of the late 90s. Structured primarily as an 8-bit visual novel, the game translates the narrative of the series into a portable format, utilizing detailed pixel-art cutscenes and extensive dialogue. While the core experience focuses on exploration and investigation, the gameplay is diversified through the inclusion of arcade shooting and driving sequences, providing a kinetic counterpoint to the narrative segments. The narrative center of the experience focuses on the classic cyberpunk tenets of identity and systemic corruption within the Section 9 universe. It emphasizes player agency through a branching structure that offers five distinct endings, encouraging multiple playthroughs to uncover the full scope of the story.

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  • Single player10,653
  • Text2,191
  • Visual Novel1,282
  • Science fiction972
  • Unofficial454
  • Anime101
  • Homebrew88
  • Also on Game Boy Color70
  • No Ai43
  • Cyberpunk33
  • Based on Anime27
  • Based on Movie25
  • Based on Manga4

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Ghost in the Shell GBC: questions and answers

Can I play Ghost in the Shell GBC in my browser?
Yes, on avalentine1996.itch.io. Ghost in the Shell GBC does not run inside other websites, so the Play button opens it in a new tab. There is nothing to install.
Who made Ghost in the Shell GBC?
Ghost in the Shell GBC was made by avalentine1996 and came out in 2025.
What games are like Ghost in the Shell GBC?
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