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Game Boy Advance · Shooter
Duke Nukem Advance
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Torus Games |
| Publisher | Take 2 Interactive |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Duke Nukem |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Torus Games and published by Take 2 Interactive, Duke Nukem Advance arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a shooter.
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 47 GBA shooters in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Duke Nukem series. The series also appears on other systems with Duke Nukem 3D (PS1) and Duke Nukem 3D (Genesis). Torus Games also made Space Invaders, Doom II and Spider-Man: Battle for New York for the GBA.
Duke Nukem Advance supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- 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 Duke Nukem Advance 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.
Duke Nukem Advance 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.
Duke Nukem Advance FAQ
When did Duke Nukem Advance come out on the GBA?
Duke Nukem Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Duke Nukem Advance?
It was developed by Torus Games and published by Take 2 Interactive.
Is Duke Nukem Advance multiplayer?
Yes. Duke Nukem Advance supports up to 4 players.
How long does Duke Nukem Advance take to play?
As a shooter, Duke Nukem Advance 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 Duke Nukem Advance 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.