Real-time strategy games of the late 1990s were built around a mouse and a big monitor, so it surprised a lot of people when British studio Bits Studios and Nintendo put one on a Game Boy Color in 2000. Warlocked borrows the shape of Warcraft: gather resources, build a base, train units and wipe out the opposing army, all from an overhead map.
The war is between humans, led by Queen Azarel, and an uprising of beasts under Chief Zog, and you can play a campaign from either side. What sets it apart are the wizards, hero-like units scattered through the missions, each with a unique spell that ranges from shoring up buildings to turning enemies into chickens. Wizards can be traded between cartridges using the Game Boy Color's infrared port, and a link cable enables two-player skirmishes. Reviews were warm, but sales were low and a planned Game Boy Advance follow-up was cancelled, leaving this one an unusual handheld strategy game.
Tips for Warlocked
Get workers gathering immediately; a strong economy early decides most missions.
Keep your wizards behind your soldiers, since losing one means losing its spell for the rest of the mission.
Scout with a cheap unit before attacking so you know where the enemy base and defenses are.
How to Play Warlocked
Click Play Now to launch Warlocked directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move the cursor, Z selects units and issues orders, and X cancels or deselects. Enter opens the build and command menus. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
To play Warlocked, simply hit the "Play Now" button on this page. The game loads instantly in your browser using an embedded emulator — no plugins, downloads, or setup required.
Is Warlocked free to play?
Absolutely! Warlocked is 100% free on RetroVault.GG. No subscriptions, no hidden fees — just open the page and play.
What console is Warlocked for?
Warlocked was originally released for the Game Boy Color. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Warlocked?
Warlocked is a strategy game. It was made for the Game Boy Color.
Can I play Warlocked on my phone?
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