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Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / Action

Around the World in 80 Days

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperSaffire
PublisherHip Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Around the World in 80 Days is an action-adventure game developed by Saffire and published by Hip Games. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

Saffire also made Justice League: Injustice for All, Van Helsing and Hot Wheels: Velocity X for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Around the World in 80 Days 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.

Around the World in 80 Days gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Around the World in 80 Days cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Max Coins83001508 0063
Max Health Vials33004AF0 0009
Enable Code (Must Be On)00000000 0002 100005FE 0007

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Around the World in 80 Days walkthroughs & guides

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Around the World in 80 Days FAQ

When did Around the World in 80 Days come out on the GBA?

Around the World in 80 Days was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Around the World in 80 Days?

It was developed by Saffire and published by Hip Games.

Is Around the World in 80 Days multiplayer?

No. Around the World in 80 Days is a single-player game.

How long does Around the World in 80 Days take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Around the World in 80 Days 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 Around the World in 80 Days 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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