Home on the Range GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Platformer

Home on the Range

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2004
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperArtificial Mind & Movement
PublisherDisney Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004, Home on the Range is a platformer developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by Disney Interactive.

It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Sonic Advance 3.

Artificial Mind & Movement also made Ice Age, The Sims 2: Pets and Drake & Josh for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Home on the Range is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Home on the Range gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

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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.

Home on the Range FAQ

When did Home on the Range come out on the GBA?

Home on the Range was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.

Who made Home on the Range?

It was developed by Artificial Mind & Movement and published by Disney Interactive.

Is Home on the Range multiplayer?

No. Home on the Range is a single-player game.

How long does Home on the Range take to play?

As a platformer, Home on the Range typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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