Banjo-Kazooie Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Banjo-Kazooie |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Rareware and published by THQ, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a platformer.
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 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Banjo-Kazooie series; on the GBA you can also try Banjo-Pilot. The series also appears on other systems with Banjo-Kazooie (N64) and Banjo-Tooie (N64). Rareware also made Donkey Kong Country, It's Mr. Pants and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Life | 32001057
0008 |
|---|---|
| Max Life | 32001059
0008 |
| Infinite Eggs | 32001052
0019 |
| Infinite Explosive Eggs | 32001053
0019 |
| Infinite Ice Eggs | 32001054
0019 |
| Infinite Fire Eggs | 32001055
0019 |
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge FAQ
When did Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge come out on the GBA?
Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge?
It was developed by Rareware and published by THQ.
Is Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge multiplayer?
No. Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge is a single-player game.
How long does Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge take to play?
As a platformer, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge 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 Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge 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.