Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Adventure

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPax Softonica
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003, Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak is an adventure game developed by Pax Softonica and published by Nintendo.

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. Among the 54 GBA adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak cheats & codes

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

Infinite Sunflower Seeds8201D0C2 03E7
Infinite Acorns8201D0C4 03E7
Infinite Rocks8201D0C6 03E7
Enable Code (Must Be On)0000D435 000A 100E3AA8 0007
Press Select During Transitions To Advance Forward!D0000020 0004 320039F0 0001
Have All Items83002184 FFFF 83002186 FFFF 83002188 07FF

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Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak walkthroughs & guides

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Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak FAQ

When did Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak come out on the GBA?

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak?

It was developed by Pax Softonica and published by Nintendo.

Is Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak multiplayer?

Yes. Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak supports up to 2 players.

How long does Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak take to play?

As an adventure game, Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak 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 Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak 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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