Product Overview

The release of Rod Land is a collaboration with Retro-Bit. The game ships internationally and is compatible with original original GameBoy consoles, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Super GameBoy adapter, GameBoy Player adapter, and Analogue Pocket.

List of Features:

Silver Sparkle cartridge for GameBoy®
Numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge packaging
Full-colored instruction manual

About the Game

The once calm and quiet Fairy Village has been attacked! Dark magic has turned the normally docile wildlife into hostile fiends and Tam and Rit have had their mother kidnapped! They will need to don the magic rods and rainbow shoes that their late father passed down to them and venture into Maboots Tower to rescue her. Take this portable adventure on the road through 40 scenes and partner up with a friend in 2-player hot-seat mode.

Release FAQ

Q) Where and when can I order this?
A) This will be an open pre-order available through online retailers in North America and Europe from June 4th, 2024, through July 7th, 2024. Independent retailers will have limited quantities after it has been released.

Q) What is included in this release?
A) Both the NES® and Game Boy® versions will come with a numbered hardcover magnetic cartridge box, a full-colored instruction manual, and a special cartridge for their respective console. Additionally, the NES® version will come with an acrylic display stand featuring the protagonists, Tam and Rit.

Q) How many will be made?
A) The total number will depend on the amount pre-ordered during the ordering window. Each one will be individually numbered during production via a label on the inside sleeve of the packaging.

Q) Will there be another reprint?
A) We do not plan on reprinting this version again. We intend to keep this version unique so as not to confuse it with other versions.

Q) What version are we getting?
A) The NES® release is the PAL English version that has been updated to output to both 60Hz and 50Hz as well as function across original consoles as well as most 3rd party clone consoles. The Game Boy® version is the European English version. Both titles have had their licensing updated in the game which is reflected on the title screen.

Technical FAQ

Q) Is this game region-free?
A) Both games are compatible with both NTSC-U and PAL consoles.

Q) Will this cart damage my console?
A) Our circuit boards come with the correct 5v chips and beveled, gold contacts to ensure no cartridge slot is damaged.

Q) What consoles can run this?
A) NES® - Original NTSC-U and PAL consoles as well as most 3rd party clone consoles.
Game Boy® - Original Game Boy consoles, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Super Game Boy adapter, Game Boy Player adapter, and Analogue Pocket.

Q) How does the multiplayer function?
A) NES - Simply press start on either controller. Player one will be Rit and player two will be Tam. Game Boy® - After selecting 2P mode, player one will play as Tam, and after dying or completing the scene, player two will play their turn as Rit.

Q) Were there any other changes made to the game?
A) Outside of some licensing updates, the games were kept intact in their original forms.

Rod Land (GameBoy) - Collector's Edition