Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Adventure

Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures!

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreAdventure
DeveloperBackbone Entertainment
PublisherThe Game Factory
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut

Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! is an adventure game released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by The Game Factory.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

Backbone Entertainment also made Charlotte's Web and Dogz for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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: Super Star Adventures! 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: Super Star Adventures! gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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Playing GBA games today

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Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! FAQ

When did Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! come out on the GBA?

Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures!?

It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by The Game Factory.

Is Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! multiplayer?

No. Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! is a single-player game.

How long does Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! take to play?

As an adventure game, Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures! 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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