Game Boy Advance · Music & Rhythm
American Idol
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Music & Rhythm |
| Developer | Hothouse Creations |
| Publisher | Codemasters |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | American Idol |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Hothouse Creations and published by Codemasters, American Idol arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a rhythm game.
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 9 GBA music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the American Idol series; on the GBA you can also try Pop Idol. Hothouse Creations also made Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Junior, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: 2nd Edition and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing American Idol is like
Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.
Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.
American Idol walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for American Idol.
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Playing GBA games today
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American Idol FAQ
When did American Idol come out on the GBA?
American Idol was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made American Idol?
It was developed by Hothouse Creations and published by Codemasters.
Is American Idol multiplayer?
No. American Idol is a single-player game.
How long does American Idol take to play?
As a rhythm game, American Idol typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about American Idol on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.