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Defender of the Crown
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 (originally 1986) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Crawfish Interactive |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Defender of the Crown |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, Defender of the Crown is a strategy game developed by Crawfish Interactive and published by Zoo Digital Publishing. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Defender of the Crown series. The series also appears on other systems with Defender of the Crown (C64) and Defender of the Crown (NES). Crawfish Interactive also made Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, Nicktoons Racing and Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2 for the GBA.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Defender of the Crown is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Defender of the Crown cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Cash | 83001150
270F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Boulders | 33004EBC
0009 |
| Infinite Greek Fires | 33004E9C
0009 |
| Infinite Diseases | 33004F08
0009 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00000E4F
000A
1000064C
0007 |
| Infinite Health (1 On 1 Combat) | 73001ACA
000E
33001AC4
000F |
Defender of the Crown walkthroughs & guides
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Defender of the Crown FAQ
When did Defender of the Crown come out on the GBA?
Defender of the Crown was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002; the original game dates back to 1986.
Who made Defender of the Crown?
It was developed by Crawfish Interactive and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is Defender of the Crown multiplayer?
No. Defender of the Crown is a single-player game.
How long does Defender of the Crown take to play?
As a strategy game, Defender of the Crown typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Defender of the Crown 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.