Game Boy Advance · RPG
Breath of Fire
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Capcom |
| Publisher | Capcom |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Breath of Fire |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Breath of Fire is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Capcom. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.
It is part of the Breath of Fire series; on the GBA you can also try Breath of Fire II. The series also appears on other systems with Breath of Fire II (SNES) and Breath of Fire III (PS1). Capcom also made Mega Man Battle Network, Mega Man Battle Network 2 and Mega Man Battle Network 3 for the GBA.
Breath of Fire supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- 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 only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Breath of Fire 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.
Breath of Fire cheats & codes
22 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| 3rd Character Quick Exp Gain | 54EA36996E4A |
|---|---|
| Max Gold | 8202DBF0
FFFF |
| No Random Encounter | 83002B6C
0000 |
| Protagonist Quick Exp Gain | 83002BAC
FFFF |
| Protagonist Unlimited HP | 83002BA6
03E7 |
| Protagonist Max HP | 83002BA4
03E7 |
Breath of Fire walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Breath of Fire.
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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.
Breath of Fire FAQ
When did Breath of Fire come out on the GBA?
Breath of Fire was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Breath of Fire?
It was developed by Capcom.
Is Breath of Fire multiplayer?
Yes. Breath of Fire supports up to 2 players.
How long does Breath of Fire take to play?
As a role-playing game, Breath of Fire 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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