Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperRFX Interactive
PublisherTDK
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesDinotopia
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by RFX Interactive and published by TDK, Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

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 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

It is part of the Dinotopia series. RFX Interactive also made Lady Sia and Turok: Evolution 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates 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.

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health33001A1C 0005
Infinite Power33000664 0005
Infinite Oxygen330019BF 0019
Enable Code (Must Be On)0000B914 000A 10009948 0007
Press Select To Have EggD0000020 0004 330005B0 0081
Floater (Jump Then Hold R)D0000020 0100 83001A08 FEA0

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Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates walkthroughs & guides

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Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates FAQ

When did Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates come out on the GBA?

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates?

It was developed by RFX Interactive and published by TDK.

Is Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates multiplayer?

No. Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates is a single-player game.

How long does Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates take to play?

As an action game, Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates 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 Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates 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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