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Game Boy Advance · Action

CT Special Forces

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004 (originally 2001)
GenreAction
DeveloperLight & Shadow Productions (LSP)
PublisherLight & Shadow Productions (LSP)
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesCT Special Forces
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

CT Special Forces is an action game released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP). This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2001.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

It is part of the CT Special Forces series; on the GBA you can also try CT Special Forces 2: Back in the Trenches, CT Special Forces 3: Bioterror and CT Special Forces: Back to Hell. Light & Shadow Productions (LSP) also made Sitting Ducks for the GBA.

CT Special Forces supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing CT Special Forces 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.

CT Special Forces gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

CT Special Forces cheats & codes

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

Infinite HP330000E4 0064
Infinite Lives330000E0 0004
Enable Code (Must Be On)00000CD8 000A 1001A5A4 0007

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CT Special Forces walkthroughs & guides

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CT Special Forces FAQ

When did CT Special Forces come out on the GBA?

CT Special Forces was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004; the original game dates back to 2001.

Who made CT Special Forces?

It was developed by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP).

Is CT Special Forces multiplayer?

Yes. CT Special Forces supports up to 2 players.

How long does CT Special Forces take to play?

As an action game, CT Special Forces 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 CT Special Forces 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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