Game Boy Advance · Action-Adventure / RPG
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | THQ |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Bionicle |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005, Bionicle: Maze of Shadows is an action-adventure game developed by THQ. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
It is part of the Bionicle series; on the GBA you can also try Bionicle: Matoran Adventures, Bionicle Heroes and Bionicle. THQ also made Altered Beast: Guardian of the Realms, Bratz Babyz and Bratz: Forever Diamondz 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)
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 Bionicle: Maze of Shadows 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.
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows 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.
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows FAQ
When did Bionicle: Maze of Shadows come out on the GBA?
Bionicle: Maze of Shadows was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.
Who made Bionicle: Maze of Shadows?
It was developed by THQ.
Is Bionicle: Maze of Shadows multiplayer?
No. Bionicle: Maze of Shadows is a single-player game.
How long does Bionicle: Maze of Shadows take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Bionicle: Maze of Shadows typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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