Game Boy Advance · RPG
Final Fantasy VI Advance
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Final Fantasy |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Final Fantasy VI Advance is a role-playing game released in 2006 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
It is part of the Final Fantasy series; on the GBA you can also try Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls and Final Fantasy IV Advance. The series also appears on other systems with Final Fantasy VII (PS1) and Final Fantasy VIII (PS1). TOSE also made Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, Densetsu no Stafy and Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart for the GBA.
Final Fantasy VI Advance 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Final Fantasy VI Advance is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Final Fantasy VI Advance cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| All Dances | 00201D4C
000000FF |
|---|---|
| All Rages | 02201D2C
000FFFFF |
| All Blitz | 00201D28
000000FF |
| All Bushido | 00201CF7
000000FF |
| Complete Bestiary | 02239800
01A203E7 |
| Have All Espers | 82039000
FFFF
82039002
7FFF |
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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.
Final Fantasy VI Advance FAQ
When did Final Fantasy VI Advance come out on the GBA?
Final Fantasy VI Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Final Fantasy VI Advance?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo.
Is Final Fantasy VI Advance multiplayer?
No. Final Fantasy VI Advance is a single-player game.
How long does Final Fantasy VI Advance take to play?
As a role-playing game, Final Fantasy VI Advance typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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