Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Adventure

Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure!

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenreAdventure
DeveloperBlack Lantern Studios
PublisherGlobal Star Software
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! is an adventure game developed by Black Lantern Studios and published by Global Star Software.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! FAQ

When did Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! come out on the GBA?

Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure!?

It was developed by Black Lantern Studios and published by Global Star Software.

Is Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! multiplayer?

No. Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! is a single-player game.

How long does Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! take to play?

As an adventure game, Dora the Explorer: Dora's World Adventure! typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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