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Game Boy Advance · RPG
Back to Stone
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Hidden Floor |
| Publisher | Neko Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Back to Stone is a role-playing game released in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Hidden Floor and published by Neko Entertainment.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Back to Stone is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Back to Stone walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Back to Stone.
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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.
Back to Stone FAQ
When did Back to Stone come out on the GBA?
Back to Stone was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Back to Stone?
It was developed by Hidden Floor and published by Neko Entertainment.
Is Back to Stone multiplayer?
No. Back to Stone is a single-player game.
How long does Back to Stone take to play?
As a role-playing game, Back to Stone typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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