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Game Boy Advance · Puzzle
Gem Smashers
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Frame Studios |
| Publisher | Metro3D |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Frame Studios and published by Metro3D, Gem Smashers arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2003 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle.
Gem Smashers 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 quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Gem Smashers is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Gem Smashers cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Quick Score | 830043EC
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 8300440C
0009 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000FAF4
000A
10029CC0
0007 |
| Max Score | 830043EC
967F
830043EE
0098 |
Gem Smashers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Gem Smashers FAQ
When did Gem Smashers come out on the GBA?
Gem Smashers was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.
Who made Gem Smashers?
It was developed by Frame Studios and published by Metro3D.
Is Gem Smashers multiplayer?
Yes. Gem Smashers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Gem Smashers take to play?
As a puzzle game, Gem Smashers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gem Smashers 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.