Battle B-Daman GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Shooter

Battle B-Daman

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreShooter
DeveloperTakara
PublisherAtlus
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesB-Daman
LegacyDeep cut

Battle B-Daman is a shooter released in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Takara and published by Atlus.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.

It is part of the B-Daman series; on the GBA you can also try Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits!. The series also appears on other systems with Super B-Daman: Battle Phoenix 64 (N64).

Battle B-Daman supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Battle B-Daman is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Battle B-Daman gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Battle B-Daman walkthroughs & guides

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Battle B-Daman FAQ

When did Battle B-Daman come out on the GBA?

Battle B-Daman was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made Battle B-Daman?

It was developed by Takara and published by Atlus.

Is Battle B-Daman multiplayer?

Yes. Battle B-Daman supports up to 2 players.

How long does Battle B-Daman take to play?

As a shooter, Battle B-Daman 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.

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