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Game Boy Advance · Shooter / Simulation
Ace Combat Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Shooter, Simulation, Action |
| Developer | Human Soft |
| Publisher | Atari SA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Ace Combat |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Ace Combat Advance is a shooter released in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Human Soft and published by Atari SA. It blends shooter, simulation and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ace Combat series. The series also appears on other systems with Ace Combat 3 (PS1) and Air Combat (PS1). Human Soft also made Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Jimmy Neutron vs. Jimmy Negatron and Cubix: Robots for Everyone: Clash 'N Bash for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ace Combat Advance is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Ace Combat Advance walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Ace Combat Advance FAQ
When did Ace Combat Advance come out on the GBA?
Ace Combat Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Ace Combat Advance?
It was developed by Human Soft and published by Atari SA.
Is Ace Combat Advance multiplayer?
No. Ace Combat Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Ace Combat Advance take to play?
As a shooter, Ace Combat Advance typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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