Was the Game Boy Color a successor to the original Game Boy?

[Azuren]

I'd also like to note that this wasn't one or two titles that were exclusive, like the New 3DS. This was 160 licensed titles that were exclusive to the Gameboy Color. A number like that is enough to call it a successor, whereas the status of the New 3DS is arguable.

 

History lesson: The GBC had two classifications for its games. Class A games would support color when played on a GBC, but would still run on a regular or Pocket Gameboy. Class B, on the other hand, was entirely exclusive to the GBC. Class B games were easily distinguishable, though, due to their cartridge design (transparent with a convex Nintendo logo as opposed to solid colors with a concave logo).