Game Boy Advance · Action / Shoot 'em Up
Army Men Advance
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Panasonic |
| Publisher | DC Studios |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Army Men |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Panasonic and published by DC Studios, Army Men Advance arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as an action game. It blends action and shoot 'em up elements.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Army Men series; on the GBA you can also try Army Men: Operation Green and Army Men: Turf Wars. The series also appears on other systems with Army Men: Air Attack (N64) and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes (N64).
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Army Men Advance is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Army Men Advance cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Grenades | 33004510
0009 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 830047A6
0000 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000F1E6
000A
10022618
0007 |
Army Men 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.
Army Men Advance FAQ
When did Army Men Advance come out on the GBA?
Army Men Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Army Men Advance?
It was developed by Panasonic and published by DC Studios.
Is Army Men Advance multiplayer?
No. Army Men Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Army Men Advance take to play?
As an action game, Army Men 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.
Read more about Army Men Advance 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.