The Previously Canceled Game Boy Color Port of Resident Evil is Now Available for Play

In a notable development for retro gaming enthusiasts, Games That Weren’t has released a new ROM for the canceled Game Boy Color version of the original Resident Evil game. This ROM is reported to be 98% complete, allowing players to experience this previously unreleased title on PC.

For context, HotGen was working on a Game Boy Color port of Resident Evil in 1999, but Nintendo ultimately terminated the project despite its near completion. Now, in 2025, gamers have the opportunity to play it.

Early reports indicate that Jill’s campaign is fully playable from beginning to end, although Chris’s campaign has some issues. Specifically, a door intended to open with a flamethrower in Chris’s storyline fails to function, preventing further progress from that point.

The Game Boy Color adaptation of Resident Evil incorporates nearly all weapons from the original PlayStation version, with the exception of the Bazooka. Additionally, players cannot combine Red and Green herbs. The iconic Snake enemy appears in this version, but the first encounter with it does not work correctly, while the second fight is playable to some extent.

Overall, this port represents a significant achievement in retro gaming. Observers have noted that it bears a resemblance to Resident Evil, and many are puzzled as to why the project was canceled at the last moment, especially considering it surpasses the Tigen Game.COM port of Resident Evil 2.

For further details about this Game Boy Color port of Resident Evil, including how to download it, visit this link. To play it on your PC, simply use a Game Boy Color emulator.

Enjoy your gaming experience!