Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer

Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperMagic Pockets
PublisherLight & Shadow Productions (LSP)
Players1–3 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001, Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission is an action game developed by Magic Pockets and published by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP). It blends action and platformer elements.

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.

Magic Pockets also made Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup and Popeye: Rush for Spinach for the GBA.

Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission supports up to 3 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission cheats & codes

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

Invincible83000130 0064
Infinite Health33000139 0005
Infinite Lives3300013C 0009
Infinite Dynamite33000A84 0009
Max Score83002AF6 FFFF
Infinite Oxygen83002B24 0E10

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Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission walkthroughs & guides

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Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission FAQ

When did Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission come out on the GBA?

Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission?

It was developed by Magic Pockets and published by Light & Shadow Productions (LSP).

Is Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission multiplayer?

Yes. Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission supports up to 3 players.

How long does Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission take to play?

As an action game, Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission 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.

Read more about Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission 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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