Advance Wars Classic
Game Boy Advance · Strategy
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Advance Wars |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is a strategy game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Advance Wars series; on the GBA you can also try Advance Wars. The series also appears on other systems with Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS) and Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (DS). Intelligent Systems also made Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones for the GBA.
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| No Fog Of War | 33003FCD
0000 |
|---|---|
| Always Day 1 | 33004080
0001 |
| 50,000 G (Shop) | 8200C420
C350 |
| 50,000 G (In-Battle) | 820232C0
C350 |
| Collect 1,000 Per Win | 820232F8
03E8 |
| No Stars | 320232E1
0000 |
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising walkthroughs & guides
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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising FAQ
When did Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising come out on the GBA?
Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising multiplayer?
Yes. Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising supports up to 4 players.
How long does Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising take to play?
As a strategy game, Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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