Game Boy Advance · Adventure
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Fluid Studios |
| Publisher | NewKidCo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is an adventure game developed by Fluid Studios and published by NewKidCo.
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.
Fluid Studios also made Worms World Party, Worms Blast and Top Gun: Firestorm for the GBA.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 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 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 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.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 830007E0
2000 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Continues | 33002CEB
0008 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 00009CAE
000A
10003EE4
0007 |
| Set Timer Back (Press Select) | 74000130
03FB
3300314A
0000
74000130
03FB
33003174
0000 |
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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.
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial FAQ
When did E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial come out on the GBA?
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial?
It was developed by Fluid Studios and published by NewKidCo.
Is E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial multiplayer?
No. E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial is a single-player game.
How long does E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial take to play?
As an adventure game, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial 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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