Doom II Classic Co-op
Game Boy Advance · Shooter / Horror
Doom
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Shooter, Horror, Action |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Doom |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Activision and published by id Software, Doom arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a shooter. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends shooter, horror and action elements.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Doom series; on the GBA you can also try Doom II. The series also appears on other systems with Doom 64 (N64) and Final Doom (PS1). Activision also made Ultimate Spider-Man, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam and Alienators: Evolution Continues for the GBA.
Doom supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Doom 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.
Doom cheats & codes
31 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 830004B4
03E7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Armor | 330004B8
03E7 |
| Have Shotgun | 33000504
0001 |
| Have Proective Armor On | 330004C9
0003 |
| Have Blue Key | 330004D0
0001 |
| Have Yellow Key | 330004D4
0001 |
Doom walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Doom FAQ
When did Doom come out on the GBA?
Doom was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Doom?
It was developed by Activision and published by id Software.
Is Doom multiplayer?
Yes. Doom supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Doom take to play?
As a shooter, Doom 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 Doom 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.