PixelHeart is proud to announce the release of Tanuki Justice on Game Boy Color, a special edition designed to reconnect with the retro spirit that has guided us since our beginnings. After winning over players on Steam, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, this action-packed title now finds a new home on the legendary portable console, awakening nostalgia for the golden age of handheld gaming.
With this new edition, limited to 500 numbered copies, we bring our community an authentic experience that blends passion, heritage, and the love of retrogaming.
A fast-paced action adventure

Tanuki Justice is a run’n gun-style action platformer with shurikens, where you play as a tanuki ninja on a quest for revenge. Inspired by the greatest arcade classics, the game immerses you in a pixelated feudal Japan full of charm and danger.
Each level challenges your reflexes: enemies appear from every direction, traps multiply, and your shurikens become your best allies. Thanks to simple yet dynamic controls, you can perform spectacular moves and experience intense gameplay that rivals modern productions while staying true to retro roots.
Story: a tanuki on a path of vengeance

Throughout the adventure, you embody a tanuki determined to avenge his clan. To succeed, you’ll face increasingly powerful waves of enemies and unforgettable bosses, each with unique attack patterns. The retro graphical style, adapted specifically for the Game Boy Color, captures the magic of the 90s while retaining the fast-paced and energetic soul of the Next Gen versions.
This release is not a simple port: it’s an adaptation carefully crafted to fit the technical capacities of the Game Boy Color. The result is a compact mix of action, intensity, and nostalgia ready to slip into your pocket.
Key features

- Fast and challenging arcade-style gameplay.
- Environments faithfully adapted from Next Gen to Game Boy Color in authentic pixel art.
- Dozens of enemy types, each with distinctive behaviors.
- A versatile arsenal of shurikens, including a giant shuriken for the toughest situations.
- A single-player adventure, designed for those seeking a demanding challenge.
An exclusive limited edition

To celebrate this retro release, we’ve prepared a physical edition limited to 500 numbered copies. Each box has been carefully produced to stay as true as possible to the look and quality of original 90s packaging. As always, we rely on experienced professionals to ensure authentic finishes and faithful presentation.
What’s inside the box:
- The Game Boy Color cartridge, complete with a protective plastic case.
- A cardboard insert recreating retro-style packaging.
- A full-color instruction booklet.
- An official PixelHeart / JoshProd certificate of authenticity.
- Three exclusive collectible stickers.
Each copy is individually numbered, though numbers are assigned randomly (it is not possible to reserve a specific one).
Staying true to our DNA

At PixelHeart, we’ve always aimed to connect innovation with nostalgia. By bringing Tanuki Justice to Game Boy Color, we reaffirm our commitment to retrogaming and to the collectors who keep the passion for classic gaming alive.
This edition is more than just a collector’s item: it’s an opportunity to rediscover the game in a whole new light, on a console that defined an era and marked an entire generation.
With Tanuki Justice on Game Boy Color, we invite both players and collectors to embark on a true journey through time. From its thrilling gameplay to its carefully designed artistic direction, and its rare and precious physical edition, every detail has been conceived to deliver a unique and authentic experience. This release is the perfect celebration of the union between modern creativity and respect for the heritage of classic gaming.
Prepare to face relentless waves of enemies, unleash your shurikens, and dive into an unforgettable adventure: only 500 copies are available exclusively on our official website. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of gaming history.
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