Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Fighting

Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreFighting
DeveloperArc System Works
PublisherSammy Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesGuilty Gear
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios, Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a fighting game.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.

It is part of the Guilty Gear series. The series also appears on other systems with Guilty Gear (PS1) and Guilty Gear X (Dreamcast).

Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • 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 prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Unlock Extra Fighters32000024 0003
Unlock Extra Options32000028 000F
Max Level In Survival Mode8200060C 03E6
Infinite Death Meter82002F7E 03E8
Enable Code (Must Be On)000008EF 000A 10010D18 0007
Always Have Death Meter72002F74 0002 82002F74 0001

See all Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition cheats

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Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition FAQ

When did Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition come out on the GBA?

Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition?

It was developed by Arc System Works and published by Sammy Studios.

Is Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition multiplayer?

Yes. Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition supports up to 2 players.

How long does Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition take to play?

As a fighting game, Guilty Gear X: Advance Edition 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.

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