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Game Boy Advance · Strategy
Fortress
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Pipe Dream Interactive |
| Publisher | Majesco |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Pipe Dream Interactive and published by Majesco, Fortress arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a strategy game.
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. Among the 22 GBA strategy games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Pipe Dream Interactive also made Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure, M&M's: Blast! and Caesars Palace Advance: Millennium Gold Edition for the GBA.
Fortress supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Fortress is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Fortress cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 8203AA8C
0063 |
|---|---|
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000890E
000A
100028A0
0007 |
| Max Score (Red Player) | 8203A72C
869F
8203A72E
0001 |
| No Score (Red Player) | 8203A72C
0000
8203A72E
0000 |
| Max Score (Green Player) | 8203AA64
869F
8203AA66
0001 |
| No Score (Green Player) | 8203AA64
0000
8203AA66
0000 |
Fortress walkthroughs & guides
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Fortress FAQ
When did Fortress come out on the GBA?
Fortress was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Fortress?
It was developed by Pipe Dream Interactive and published by Majesco.
Is Fortress multiplayer?
Yes. Fortress supports up to 2 players.
How long does Fortress take to play?
As a strategy game, Fortress typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Fortress 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.