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Game Boy Advance · Shooter / Action
Dark Arena
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Graphic State Games |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Graphic State Games and published by THQ, Dark Arena arrived on the Game Boy Advance as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.
Graphic State Games also made Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride and Star X for the GBA.
Dark Arena supports up to 4 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Dark Arena is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Dark Arena cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 330022E0
0063 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo (Combat Rifle) | 83002C12
03E7 |
| Infinite Ammo (Bolt Gun) | 83002C14
03E7 |
| Infinite Ammo (Energy & Combat Cannons) | 83002C1E
03E7 |
| Infinite Ammo (Rocket Launcher) | 83002C16
03E7 |
| Infinite Ammo (Guided Missle) | 83002C18
03E7 |
Dark Arena walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dark Arena.
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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.
Dark Arena FAQ
Who made Dark Arena?
It was developed by Graphic State Games and published by THQ.
Is Dark Arena multiplayer?
Yes. Dark Arena supports up to 4 players.
How long does Dark Arena take to play?
As a shooter, Dark Arena 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 Dark Arena 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.