Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Beat 'em Up / Platformer

Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreBeat 'em Up, Platformer
DeveloperVicarious Vision
PublisherUniversal Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBruce Lee
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend is a beat 'em up released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Universal Interactive. It blends beat 'em up 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 32 GBA beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bruce Lee series. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (SNES) and Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (Genesis). Vicarious Vision also made Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced, Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure and Madagascar 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Unlock All Modes & Outfits32008F34 00FF
Infinite Weapon32009818 000A
Enable Code (Must Be On)00006880 000A 10001516 0007
Press Select+R To Skip Level74000130 02FB 320057EC 0005
Have Keys72009810 0000 32009810 001F

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Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend walkthroughs & guides

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Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend FAQ

When did Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend come out on the GBA?

Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend?

It was developed by Vicarious Vision and published by Universal Interactive.

Is Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend multiplayer?

No. Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend is a single-player game.

How long does Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend 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.

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