Fantastic 4: Flame On GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer

Fantastic 4: Flame On

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2005
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperActivision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMarvel
ESRBE10+
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Activision, Fantastic 4: Flame On arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as a platformer.

It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.

It is part of the Marvel series; on the GBA you can also try Fantastic Four and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. The series also appears on other systems with Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems (SNES). Activision also made Doom, Ultimate Spider-Man and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam for the GBA.

Fantastic 4: Flame On is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fantastic 4: Flame On is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Fantastic 4: Flame On gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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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.

Fantastic 4: Flame On FAQ

When did Fantastic 4: Flame On come out on the GBA?

Fantastic 4: Flame On was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005.

Who made Fantastic 4: Flame On?

It was developed by Activision.

Is Fantastic 4: Flame On multiplayer?

No. Fantastic 4: Flame On is a single-player game.

How long does Fantastic 4: Flame On take to play?

As a platformer, Fantastic 4: Flame On 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.

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.

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