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Game Boy Advance · Action

Fear Factor: Unleashed

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenreAction
DeveloperDC Studios
PublisherHip Games
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by DC Studios and published by Hip Games, Fear Factor: Unleashed arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2004 as an action game.

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.

DC Studios also made Salt Lake 2002, Bratz and Whac-A-Mole for the GBA.

Fear Factor: Unleashed is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fear Factor: Unleashed is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Fear Factor: Unleashed gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Fear Factor: Unleashed walkthroughs & guides

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Fear Factor: Unleashed FAQ

When did Fear Factor: Unleashed come out on the GBA?

Fear Factor: Unleashed was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Fear Factor: Unleashed?

It was developed by DC Studios and published by Hip Games.

Is Fear Factor: Unleashed multiplayer?

No. Fear Factor: Unleashed is a single-player game.

How long does Fear Factor: Unleashed take to play?

As an action game, Fear Factor: Unleashed 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 Fear Factor: Unleashed 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.

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