Resident Evil Gaiden is a 2001 action-adventure game developed by M4 for the Game Boy Color. The game is published by Capcom in Japan and North America and by Virgin Interactive in Europe. Resident Evil Gaiden is part of the Resident Evil franchise and is the only official game released for the Game Boy Color.
The game is set on a cruise ship called the Starlight, trapped in a storm. The player controls Billy Coen, a veteran of the United States Army, who is on death row for murder. Billy is kidnapped and brought aboard the ship, where he must find a way to escape and stop a group of terrorists from releasing a new virus.
Resident Evil Gaiden has gameplay that combines action and puzzles. Players use guns, knives, and other items to fight enemies and solve puzzles. The game also features a leveling system that allows players to upgrade Billy’s powers and abilities.
