Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Beat 'em Up / Platformer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreBeat 'em Up, Platformer
DeveloperNatsume
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King is a beat 'em up released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Natsume and published by THQ. 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 #11 by legacy score.

Natsume also made WWF Road to WrestleMania, WWE Survivor Series and WWE Road to WrestleMania X8 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King 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.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health83001D72 005F
Infinite Lives33001268 0009
Infinite Stakes33001290 0009
Infinite Daggers33001294 0009
Infinite Axes33001298 0009
Infinite Mops3300129C 0009

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King walkthroughs & guides

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King FAQ

When did Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King come out on the GBA?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King?

It was developed by Natsume and published by THQ.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King multiplayer?

No. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King is a single-player game.

How long does Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King 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 Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wrath of the Darkhul King 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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