Monkey Puncher
Monkey Puncher is a 2-player action boxing game developed by Taito in 2000 for the Game Boy Color. Players control a monkey fighter in close-quarters combat scenarios. The game features direct punch mechanics where players must time their attacks and defensive moves carefully. Each match consists of multiple rounds, with the objective to defeat opponents through strategic hand-to-hand combat. The controls use button combinations to execute different punch variations and defensive techniques. The game includes a series of progressively challenging opponents arranged in tournament-style progression. Both single-player and 2-player battle modes are available, with 2-player allowing direct head-to-head competition on a single cartridge. The vibrant Game Boy Color graphics display the monkey characters and arena settings with detailed sprites. Monkey Puncher offers straightforward action-fighting mechanics that appeal to players seeking quick, competitive matches.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 2000
- Platform
- GBC
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Monkey Puncher Controls — GBC Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Monkey Puncher on our in-browser GBC emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Monkey Puncher Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Monkey Puncher on GBC before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Monkey Puncher" GBC longplay 2000
Monkey Puncher Cheat Codes
16 community-curated cheats for Monkey Puncher. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
-
Infinite Health
012F85D3 -
Infinite Stamina
012F93D3 -
Infinite Match Time
9163C9D5 -
How Many Items You Carry
010064C1 -
Items Slot 1 Modifier
010065C1 -
Max Items Slot 1
016366C1 -
Items Slot 2 Modifier
010067C1 -
Max Items Slot 2
016368C1 -
Items Slot 3 Modifier
010069C1 -
Max Items Slot 3
01636AC1 -
Items Slot 4 Modifier
01006BC1 -
Max Items Slot 4
01636CC1
Show 4 more cheats Show fewer
-
Items Slot 5 Modifier
01006DC1 -
Max Items Slot 5
01636EC1 -
Items Slot 6 Modifier
01006FC1 -
Max Items Slot 6
016370C1
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monkey Puncher released?
Monkey Puncher was released in 2000 for the GBC.
Who developed Monkey Puncher?
Monkey Puncher was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Monkey Puncher support?
Monkey Puncher supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBC.
What type of game is Monkey Puncher?
Monkey Puncher is a Action game for the GBC, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Monkey Puncher for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Monkey Puncher runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Monkey Puncher in the browser?
No. Monkey Puncher streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBC emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Monkey Puncher?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBC cartridge supported.
Does Monkey Puncher work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBC emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Monkey Puncher this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Monkey Puncher. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
