Arctic Tale GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Adventure

Arctic Tale

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2007
GenreAction-Adventure, Adventure
DeveloperAtomic Planet
PublisherDSI Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Atomic Planet and published by DSI Games, Arctic Tale arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2007 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.

It landed about 6 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2007 include TMNT, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth and Drake & Josh. Among the 91 GBA action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Atomic Planet also made Aero the Acro-Bat for the GBA.

Arctic Tale supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Arctic Tale is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Arctic Tale gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Arctic Tale walkthroughs & guides

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Arctic Tale FAQ

When did Arctic Tale come out on the GBA?

Arctic Tale was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2007.

Who made Arctic Tale?

It was developed by Atomic Planet and published by DSI Games.

Is Arctic Tale multiplayer?

Yes. Arctic Tale supports up to 2 players.

How long does Arctic Tale take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Arctic Tale typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Arctic Tale 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.

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