Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator)

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Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Nostalgia.GBC is a high quality GB/GBC emulator.

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Arcade

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 538 reviews

stability3 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The emulator runs smoothly with good graphics and sound quality, providing a nostalgic experience for users.
It offers a variety of customization options for controls and layouts, making it user-friendly and adaptable to personal preferences.
The app is free with minimal ads, allowing users to enjoy their games without interruptions, and it includes features like save states and fast forward.

Users frequently encounter issues with saving game files and transferring .sav files between devices, which can lead to lost progress.
The on-screen controls often reset their configurations, making it frustrating for players who want a consistent layout.
Some features, such as volume control and certain cheats, are locked behind a paywall, limiting the functionality of the free version.

monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
59%
The monetization aspect of the emulator is largely praised for its minimal and non-intrusive ads, which do not interfere with gameplay. Users appreciate the ability to enjoy a free version without annoying advertisements, highlighting the app's clean interface and responsive performance. Overall, the lack of disruptive ads enhances the gaming experience, making it a standout feature for users.
- “No ads, no limits on playtime, and great quality.”
- “Best free emulator for Game Boy and huge props to the devs for no ads.”
- “It's really thoughtful that no ads are displayed while playing, so nice job, nostalgia.”
- “Top quality emulator, the most fully free featured gb/gbc emulator around, non-intrusive ads, top animation and rendering quality... all those great features smeared by that ugly blue button layout!”
- “Its perfect besides the ads.”
- “Unlimited cheat access, beautiful design and not trying to spam you with junk ads.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of this emulator are highly praised for their clarity and realism, significantly surpassing other free Game Boy Color emulators thanks to hardware acceleration. Users appreciate the vivid colors and smooth performance, with many noting the absence of blurriness and graphical glitches, making games look even better than on original hardware. The customizable interface and overall visual quality contribute to a superior gaming experience, particularly for fast-paced genres like racing.
- “It runs games at a smooth rate and has surprisingly crystal clear graphics.”
- “Has the key features I need, and the graphics look way better than other free GBC emulators due to its hardware-accelerated graphics. No more blurry graphics, and the colors look realistic, not oversaturated like other emulators.”
- “Best emulator I've seen so far, very customizable, with vivid graphics and smooth controller input to get the most from racing games, especially.”
- “I was going to buy another GBC emulator, which had more graphic options (gbc.emu by Robert).”
- “Best emulator I've seen so far, very customizable, vivid graphics, smooth controller input to get the most from racing games especially.”
- “I've discovered no graphical glitches and games look even better than on a real system in my opinion.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The stability of the app is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and no graphical glitches, even on older devices. However, some users have experienced frequent freezes and crashes, indicating inconsistent stability for certain users. Overall, while many find it reliable, there are notable issues for others.
- “Works very smoothly, no glitches, and barely takes up any space.”
- “Runs great on my S3, thank you devs for this bit of golden retro goodness :-)”
- “Runs great on older devices as well.”
- “Freezes and crashes every time I try to use it.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth performance and engaging mechanics, with users appreciating the customizable controls and absence of ads. While some minor issues have been noted, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “Great gameplay, love the mod of the control size/position.”
- “Runs super smooth and doesn't have mediocre gameplay.”
- “A great emulator, a few small issues with gameplay, but so far nothing that has stopped me from playing.”
- “Why play a spin-off Pokémon game with mediocre gameplay when you can play the real ones, real RPGs?”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Overall, the optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting its easy-to-use interface, responsive performance, and lack of intrusive ads. Many report solid performance across different versions, including the free one, with no significant issues compared to the original Game Boy Color version.
- “Easy to use, pretty responsive, no performance issues yet that weren't on the original Game Boy Color, and the ads are pretty unobtrusive.”
- “Good UI, good performance, no intrusive ads.”
- “Solid performance, even with the free version.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Users appreciate the music aspect of the app, particularly its nostalgic connection to childhood Game Boy Color games. However, there are concerns regarding the lack of features such as a volume control and the inability to disable phone vibrations while music is playing, indicating room for improvement in the overall audio experience.
- “This GBC emulator is by far the best one with control settings, but it needs a little work with some cheats and a volume setting for when you want to listen to music and play. I love the app; nothing is better than childhood GBC games.”
- “Only issues I'm having is I can't work out how to stop my phone vibrating while music is playing in this game.”
- “This GBC emulator is by far the best one with control settings, but it needs a little work with some cheats and needs a volume setting for when you want to listen to music and play.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the grinding feature for its effectiveness and the inclusion of a speed-up button, which significantly enhances the experience in older Pokémon games. This improvement makes the often tedious grinding process more bearable, leading to high ratings and recommendations.
- “Grinding in this game feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The grinding mechanics are frustrating and take away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I wish there were more efficient ways to level up, as the current grinding system is a major chore.”

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Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) is a action game.

Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) was developed by Nostalgia Emulators.

Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its stability but disliked it for its monetization.

Nostalgia.GBC (GBC Emulator) is a single player game.

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