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Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Blackthorne
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 (originally 1994) |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Mass Media |
| Publisher | Blizzard Classic Arcade |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Blackthorne is an action game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Mass Media and published by Blizzard Classic Arcade. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994. It blends action and platformer elements.
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 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Mass Media also made Pac-Man Collection and Rock n' Roll Racing for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Blackthorne is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Blackthorne cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Have Iron Key | 83001878
0200 |
|---|---|
| Have Heal Potion | 8300187A
0400 |
| Have Hover Bomb | 8300187C
0500 |
| Have Levitator | 8300187E
0600 |
| Have Bridge Key | 83001880
0700 |
| Have Remote Wasp | 83001882
0800 |
Blackthorne 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.
Blackthorne FAQ
When did Blackthorne come out on the GBA?
Blackthorne was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003; the original game dates back to 1994.
Who made Blackthorne?
It was developed by Mass Media and published by Blizzard Classic Arcade.
Is Blackthorne multiplayer?
No. Blackthorne is a single-player game.
How long does Blackthorne take to play?
As an action game, Blackthorne 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 Blackthorne 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.