ODYSSEY TRAIL

Get ready for an interstellar adventure like no other—designed exclusively for the Game Boy system! Odyssey Trail  takes you on a thrilling Oregon Trail style journey through the vastness of space, blending crew-based strategy with high-stakes ship management. But don’t call it a space shooter—this is so much more.

As the captain, you’ll assemble your dream crew of 4 from a roster of over 20 unique characters, each with distinct roles, weapons, and quirks. Navigate your ship through 3 unpredictable sectors filled with randomly generated missions, dynamic crew events, and heart-pounding challenges. Will you survive the trials of deep space, or will your journey end in cosmic calamity?

Crafted as a gift for my friends—and now for you—this game is completely free to enjoy. Thank you for playing!

Grab your Game Boy and embark on the ultimate odyssey in space!

Download the .gb ROM file below OR play right now in the web browser above!

(Playing on original hardware or an Analogue Pocket will give you the best experience!)

 

Features:

Over 20 Characters: Choose your perfect 4-person crew from a diverse roster.

Many Roles and Weapons: Customize your crew with unique abilities and gear.

Randomized Events: No two playthroughs are the same—experience fresh challenges every time.

3 Sectors to Explore: Navigate through distinct regions of space filled with danger and discovery.

Crew Management: Handle missions, events, and the unexpected as you guide your team to survival.

Exclusively for Game Boy: Works seamlessly on Game Boy Original, Game Boy Color, and Super Game Boy.

Super Game Boy Enhanced: Enjoy an exclusive custom background image when playing on the Super Game Boy!

 

Controls: 

Move(d-pad): WASD

A button(select/talk/interact):   ;

B button (shoot):   L

 

Credits:

Created by:

Kevin Neilson

Art by:

Shimablark

Sound Effects by:

Coffee 'Valley' Bat

Shmup Reloaded plugin by:

Shin (https://github.com/shin-gamedev/gbs-plugins)